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Wildland
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Why it's Wildland
5.2A tiny riverside nature reserve at the mouth of the River Wandle, crossed by a wooden boardwalk and marked by Sophie Horton’s public artwork, Sail (2003).
The Spit is remarkable for its scale: a site about 50 metres long that brings together a tidal river setting, three large white willows, a boardwalk and a piece of public art. It is a brief, distinctive stop rather than a destination for a long walk.
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Open mapThe Spit, Wandsworth, London SW18 1EJ
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The experience
Allow a short visit to cross the boardwalk, see the public artwork and notice the white willows. The source describes a very small site; it does not establish a longer route or nearby itinerary.
Things to do
Cross the boardwalk
Follow the wooden boardwalk across the site’s tidal terraces.
Find Sail
Look for Sail, the public artwork by Sophie Horton, dated 2003 on the Wandle Valley Park page.
Notice the white willows
The source identifies three large white willow trees as the site’s main ecological interest.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
Quick look: boardwalk, willows and Sail
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Visit the small riverside site at the mouth of the River Wandle.
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Follow the wooden boardwalk across the tidal terraces.
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Look for the three large white willows and Sophie Horton’s public artwork, Sail.
Verified history
The Wandle Valley Park page identifies a piece of public art called Sail by Sophie Horton, dated 2003. It describes the site as formerly overgrown and inaccessible, and says a new footbridge and renovation work opened it to the public. No further history is established by the supplied sources.
Hidden details
A reserve measured in metres — The Wandle Valley Park page describes The Spit as a triangular site about 50 metres long and 20 metres wide at its broadest.
Three white willows — Three large white willow trees are identified as the site’s main ecological focus.
When to go
· No best time is established by the supplied evidence.
The supplied source gives no seasonal wildlife or visitor advice.
Check current conditions and access before visiting; surface and weather guidance are not provided in the supplied source.
What to look for
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Sail, the public artwork by Sophie Horton (2003)
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the wooden boardwalk across the tidal terraces
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and the three large white willow trees.
The story
Public art
Best time to go
No specific season is evidenced; check conditions and access before visiting.
No evidence identifies a best time of day or season. Check current access before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers · Families
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- 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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Opening & access
The Wandle Valley Park page says renovation work and a new footbridge opened the site to the public. Check current access before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The supplied Google information reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance; the Wandle Valley Park page lists a boardwalk. Check current access and path conditions before visiting.
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Around The Spit
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
