TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Twickenham Rough - Hedgelaying & Scrub Clearance
An activity with Richmond Weekday Projects
Activity date: Wednesday 11th December 2024
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 4:00
Activity description
We will be completing hedge laying, scrub clearance in overgrown glades, and buddleia removal.
Meeting place
We will be meeting at Craneford Way, next to the playground at 10am (opposite 152 Craneford Way). Look for the TCV van.
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Activity location
Twickenham Rough, Wharf House, Brewery Lane,Twickenham TW1 1BB, TW1 1AA
Site description
This linear conservation site links Twickenham station to Marsh Farm Lane and open spaces along the River Crane along a well-surfaced pathway through woodland and bramble thicket. br> br>The Rough provides the final link in a surfaced route through open spaces along the River Crane between the station and west Twickenham. The open habitats here are part of a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation for the rough grassland, tall herbs, scrub and young woodland. The habitats also have value for breeding birds and bats. There are remnants of rail track and a buffer stop highlighting the land’s railway heritage.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Brittany Florence-Bennett
Telephone: 07483050759
Email: B.florencebennett@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/richmond
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
We are now providing hot drinks, so please bring your own mug (and spoon). Booking on Eventbrite is required. Please DO NOT attend our sessions if you have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 5 days.
Site Facilities
- Nearest Toilets - None on site, but volunteers will be offered lifts to nearest toilets as need arises
