Addington Hills, Coombe Wood, and Croham Hurst (Shirley Hills)

Description

Addington Hills, Coombe Wood, and Croham Hurst (together the Shirley Hills) are south east of Croydon in south London. Wooded hills and heathland.

The Addington Hills has a spectacular viewpoint facing north (140m / 460 feet) and Chinese restaurant (!) at CR0 5HQ, many paths.

Croham Hurst is a steep hill covered in ancient wooland with access from Croham Manor Road, Bankside and Upper Selsdon Road. Always open. Free.

Coombe Wood has a small formal garden (free, dawn to dusk) with a nice cafe.

Links

• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addington_Hills
• www.croydon.gov.uk/leisure/parksrecreation/additionalitems/openspacesa-z/addingtonhills

Travel

Coombe Lane tram stop

Eat

Coach House Cafe in Coombe Wood set in a small formal garden. Open 9am - 5pm daily. Free parking. CR0 5RQ.