Birch thinning

An activity with Action for Croydon's Environment

Activity date: Wednesday 11th February 2026

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 16:00

Activity description

Birch thinning in Riddlesdown Quarry

Meeting place

Meeting point will be confirmed by email.

Activity location

Riddlesdown, Godstone Road Kenley CR8 5BA, CR8 5BA

Site description

This site on the steep slopes above Kenley contains open tracts of Chalk Grassland boardering Riddlesdown Road which dates back to Roman times but is now just a Quiet Bridleway which falls steadily down to the Valley floor. The site also contains ancient woodland,and on the steep slopes areas of Hazel Coppice ( where Dormice are found ) , Yew woodland and nationly rare Junipers. The open areas are grazed by sheep and cattle and the disused Quarry at the far end of the site is grazed by goats.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Jane Hymas

Telephone: 07740 899 660
Email: volunteer-croydon@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/croydon

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

If you are not a TCV registered volunteer and wish to join us on this task, or any future tasks, please email me at volunteer-croydon@tcv.org.uk for a registration form.

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