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Berwick Glades

22ac/9ha  

Grid ref: TQ 542 842


Updated 31/12/2023.

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Former farmland planted by the Forestry Commission in 2003. To maintain the good views across the Ingrebourne marshes towards Hornchurch and Elm Park large open glades have been left between pockets of new planting. Skylarks nest in these glades and in the surrounding fields.

Visiting

Access from Berwick Ponds Road or by walking up the track leading down to Hornchurch Country Park. SatNav: RM13 9EJ.

About 1km walk down Suttons Lane from Hornchurch station (District Line tube). Frequent bus services run to both entrance roads from Rainham, Hornchurch and Romford.

Accessible at all times.


© Glyn Baker