Low Hall Sports Ground, South Access Road, London E17 8AX
Low Hall Wood
Broadleaf woodland
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5.1
Wildland
Under 1 hour
Time
Free
Cost
Peaceful
Feel
Why it's Wildland
5.1A compact London wood beside Dagenham Brook, where ash and sycamore canopy, mature riverside trees and winter-feeding grey wagtails give this small green space a distinct natural character.
Low Hall Wood is a small, locally recognised wildlife site rather than a destination for a long woodland walk. Its strongest draw is the contrast between the varied tree canopy and Dagenham Brook, with grey wagtails recorded feeding along the brook in winter.
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The experience
A brief nature stop beside Low Hall Sports Ground. Explore the wood and its brookside edge at an unhurried pace, keeping an eye out for grey wagtails in winter. No verified route length or facilities are available.
Things to do
Notice the changing tree mix
Look for ash, sycamore, oak and cherry in the woodland, with horse-chestnut and field maple among the more open areas.
Short stop
Look for grey wagtails by Dagenham Brook
The brook is identified as a winter feeding ground for grey wagtail. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Notice the brookside vegetation
The brook’s banks are described as supporting cow parsley, nettle, hogweed, white dead-nettle, comfrey and grasses.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A short woodland-and-brook visit
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Enter via Low Hall Sports Ground, as indicated by the site record.
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Take a short, unhurried look through the wood and along the brookside where accessible.
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In winter, watch the brook for grey wagtails; keep to available paths and check conditions before setting out.
Hidden details
A winter feeding ground — Dagenham Brook, along the wood’s eastern side, is recorded as a winter feeding ground for grey wagtail.
Field maple among the open-area trees — Field maple is noted among the scattered trees in more open parts of the site; the supplied source also includes a field maple in flower image caption.
When to go
· No specific time of day is established; check conditions before visiting.
Winter is the only season with a specific wildlife detail in the supplied evidence: grey wagtails feed along Dagenham Brook. No other seasonal advice is verified.
Path and ground conditions are not described. Check conditions before visiting.
What to look for
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Look for the mix of ash, sycamore, oak and cherry in the wood
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horse-chestnut and field maple in more open areas
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and mature trees lining Dagenham Brook. Grey wagtails are recorded as winter visitors to the brookside feeding area.
Best time to go
Winter for the recorded grey wagtail feeding area; other seasonal highlights are not established by the supplied evidence.
Winter is the most specifically evidenced season, when the brook is described as a feeding ground for grey wagtail. No time-of-day recommendation is established.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Walkers · Wildlife lovers · Families
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
GiGL records free public access to all or most of the site, reached via Low Hall Sports Ground. Check current access and conditions before visiting.
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Parking
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
Google source data indicates dogs are allowed; check current restrictions and signage before visiting.
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Accessibility
Path surface, step-free access and accessibility are not established; check before visiting.
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Cost
Free
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Around Low Hall Wood
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
