Southwood Open Space

Southwood Open Space

Southwood Open Space is a 12.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in Old Malden in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in London. It is a linear park along the Hogsmill River, south of the Kingston Bypass. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

The open space forms the southern part of the Hogsmill River Park, ^{[1] [4]} which extends north to Elmbridge Open Space LNR. Hogsmill Valley is designated a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade 1. ^{[5] [6]}

The site is mainly grassland, with hedgerows of elm scrub. These were mainly dominated by elm trees until they were destroyed by Dutch Elm Disease. ^[7]

The London Loop long-distance walk goes through the park.

References

1. "Kingston's nature reserves: Hogsmill Valley River Park / Southwood Open Space Local Nature Reserve". rphs.org.uk. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
2. "Southwood Open Space". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
3. "Map of Southwood Open Space". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
4. "Hogsmill River Park". London Parks and Gardens Trust. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
5. "Hogsmill Valley". gigl.org.uk. Greenspace Information for Greater London. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
6. "iGiGL data portal (map)". Greenspace Information for Greater London. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
7. "Thames Down Link" (PDF). Surrey County Council. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2014.

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