5.8
Wildland
1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
5.8A 130-acre sweep of wooded hills and heathland above Croydon, with a scenic viewpoint looking north across the city.
Addington Hills offers a genuine change of scene within Croydon: heath and woodland on elevated ground, a documented viewpoint and the London Loop passing through. Its strongest appeal is the contrast between open hillside and city views, rather than a long wilderness escape.
Peaceful · Big-sky · Wild
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Open mapShirley Hills Road, Croydon CR0 5RF
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The experience
Choose a short visit for the viewpoint and a wander among the wooded hills, or allow longer for a section of the London Loop. The council confirms the park, viewpoint and route; detailed route conditions and facilities should be checked before setting out.
Things to do
Visit the scenic viewpoint
Walk to the viewpoint for the north-facing outlook across Croydon towards north London and the Docklands, as described in the supplied attraction source.
Walk through woodland and heathland
Explore the site’s mix of wooded hills and heathland. Croydon Council also identifies the London Loop as a walking route through the park.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 1 hour; suggested, not a verified route duration.
Quick escape: hills and viewpoint
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Enter from one of the council-listed approaches: Coombe Lane, Shirley Hills Road or Oaks Road.
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Walk through the wooded hills towards the viewpoint.
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Pause for the northward outlook, then return by a suitable path; confirm the route locally.
Half day · Allow a half day; suggested, not a verified itinerary duration.
Make a half day of it: explore the wider hills
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Explore more of the park’s wooded hills and heathland, using the viewpoint as a destination.
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If you want a longer walk, follow a section of the London Loop through the site.
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Check path conditions, access points and any facilities before setting out; the council lists a Chinese restaurant on site.
When to go
· A clear day is preferable for the viewpoint. No time-of-day recommendation is verified.
The supplied sources do not establish seasonal highlights or a best season.
Visibility at the viewpoint will depend on conditions. Check the forecast and local path conditions before visiting.
What to look for
Look for the change between heathland and woodland, then take in the northward outlook from the viewpoint. The supplied sources do not verify more specific natural or historic features.
Best time to go
No specific best season is verified. Clear weather should make the north-facing views easier to appreciate.
Choose a clear day for the viewpoint. No particular season or time of day is established by the supplied evidence.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers · Dogs
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
Croydon Council says the site is open at all times. The council lists access from Coombe Lane, Shirley Hills Road and Oaks Road; check current conditions before travelling.
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Parking
Croydon Council lists car parking off Shirley Hills Road and Oaks Road, at the junction with Coombe Lane. Check current availability and any restrictions before travelling.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
Croydon Council lists a Chinese restaurant on site; check current availability before visiting.
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Dogs
Dogs are reported as allowed in the supplied Google profile; check current rules and signage before visiting.
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Accessibility
The supplied Google profile reports a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance, but route surfaces and access around the wider site are not verified. Check before visiting.
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Around Addington Hills
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
