Category Archives: South London Downs NNR

Riddlesdown’s rangers have some new kids on the block

Posted on October 17, 2022 by insidecroydon

The annual visit of a herd of goats at Riddlesdown Common saw half a dozen nannies released last week to graze the steep slopes of the old quarry. “The quarry is an amazing habitat with chalk wildflowers, reptiles and butterflies … Continue reading →

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MP backs call to extend Surrey Hills beauty area into Croydon

Posted on January 13, 2022 by insidecroydon

A Croydon MP says that residents have a “fantastic opportunity” to take part in a public consultation which could see parts of his constituency, such as Farthing Downs and Happy Valley, Coulsdon Common and Rddlesdown, added to an Area of … Continue reading →

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How Coulsdon’s downland oasis is helping to save the planet

Posted on December 11, 2021 by insidecroydon

NATURE NOTES: The City of London rangers who look after Farthing Downs, Coulsdon Common and other precious green spaces are as hard at work over the bleak midwinter months as the rest of the year, including important projects to unlock … Continue reading →

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City Commons’ work recognised with 7 Green Flag awards

Posted on October 16, 2021 by insidecroydon

Seven green spaces in and around Croydon which are protected by the City of London Corporation have been granted prestigious Green Flag status. Coulsdon Common, Kenley Common, Farthing Downs and Riddlesdown, plus Spring Park and West Wickham Common in Bromley … Continue reading →

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Goats settle in for their winter’s work at Riddlesdown Quarry

Posted on October 14, 2021 by insidecroydon

There are goats in Croydon. No kidding. That was the announcement made by City Commons yesterday, as goats were turned out to graze at Riddlesdown Quarry. City Commons is the part of the City of London Corporation which manages large … Continue reading →

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Charges to be introduced for car parking at Farthing Downs

Posted on December 1, 2020 by insidecroydon

Parking charges are to be introduced on Farthing Downs by the City of London Corporation. Through City Commons, the Corporation manages seven commons and open spaces across Croydon and south London, including large tracts of the new South London Downs … Continue reading →

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Take a walk over the downs in Coulsdon with an all-star cast

Posted on September 26, 2020 by insidecroydon

The Friends of Farthing Downs and Happy Valley have relaunched their nature trail in Coulsdon, with the help of an all-star cast of celebrities. Joanna Lumley, Benjamin Zephaniah, Noddy Holder, Martin Jarvis, Miriam Margolyes, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Robinson and Richard … Continue reading →

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Here is the moos: Farthing Downs calves are growing up fast

Posted on October 17, 2019 by insidecroydon

Looking for some peace and quiet? You may want to give Farthing Downs a wide berth for a few days. City Commons, the custodians of much of the downland around the south of the borough, felt the need to explain … Continue reading →

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Crime and livestock attacks on Farthing Downs cause concern

Posted on July 25, 2019 by insidecroydon

Croydon councillors will turn up in Coulsdon this afternoon on the hottest day of the year, maybe the hottest day ever recorded in these islands, to bask in the sun and in the reflected glory of the decades of hard … Continue reading →

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National Reserve status granted for Coulsdon’s Farthing Downs

Posted on July 12, 2019 by insidecroydon

Croydon will get its own National Nature Reserve later this month, as more than 1,000 acres of chalk downland across Riddlesdown, Farthing Downs, Happy Valley, through to Kenley Common, Sanderstead and Whyteleafe will be formally declared by Natural England as … Continue reading →

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South London Downs Discovery Day, Farthing Downs, Jul 25

Posted on July 12, 2019 by insidecroydon
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