Bostall Heath and Woods facts for kids

Gorse alongside the Green Chain Walk on Bostall Heath

A path through the eastern side of the woods

Bostall Heath and Woods is a large natural area in London, covering about 159.1 hectares. To give you an idea, that's like 159 football fields! This amazing space has both thick woodland (areas with lots of trees) and open heathland (areas with smaller plants like shrubs and grasses).

It's located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, which is a part of London, near a place called Abbey Wood. The area is split into two main parts: Bostall Woods is to the south of a road called the A206 (Bostall Hill), and Bostall Heath is to the north. Most of this green space is looked after by the Royal Borough of Greenwich. However, a small part in the northeast, called the Cooperative Woods, is owned by the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society.

Fun Activities and Sports

Bostall Heath and Woods is a great place to get active and enjoy the outdoors!

Sports Facilities

On Bostall Heath, you can find several spots for sports:

• A bowling green for playing bowls.
• cricket nets where you can practice your cricket skills.
• Open areas perfect for a casual game of soccer.

Green Chain Walk

This area is also part of the famous Green Chain Walk. This is a network of walking paths that connect many parks and green spaces across southeast London. It's a fantastic way to explore nature and get some exercise!

How to Get There

Bostall Heath and Woods is easy to reach because it's surrounded by homes. You can enter the area from many different points at any time.

Public Transport

If you're using public transport, here's how you can get there:

• The closest railway station is Abbey Wood railway station.
• Buses B11 and 99 stop near the heath.
• Buses B11, 99, 177, 180, 96, and 422 can take you closer to the woods.