Two south east London woodlands rank among UK's most colourful
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Joyden's Wood near Dartford and Blackbush and Twenty Acre Shaw Woods in Bromley have ranked second and fifth respectively in a UK-wide study of autumn woodlands.
Two woodlands in south east London have been ranked among the UK's most colourful for autumn walks. Joyden's Wood, near Dartford, came second nationally, whilst Blackbush and Twenty Acre Shaw Woods in the London Borough of Bromley placed fifth. Both woodlands were analysed by holiday provider Away Resorts as part of a study of 70 natural and semi-natural woods across the UK designed to identify where visitors are most likely to find the widest variety of autumn colours.
Researchers assessed each site based on the presence of six tree groups associated with autumn colour: maple, cherry, rowan, beech, larch and whitebeam. Joyden's Wood was one of only six woodlands in the top 20 to contain all three of the most-posted autumn trees on Instagram—cherry, maple and beech—and ranked behind only Coed y Gopa in Conwy, North Wales. Blackbush and Twenty Acre Shaw Woods ranked ahead of sites in Surrey, Cumbria and Berkshire.
Away Resorts said the ranking was designed to help people find scenic locations for autumn walks and October half-term outings. The company cited research suggesting autumn scenery can help people feel calm and relaxed, with 70 per cent of people surveyed saying the sound of leaves rustling in the wind was one of their favourite natural experiences.
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- Two south east London woodlands rank among UK's most colourful autumn walksTwo woodlands in south east London have been named among the UK's best places to enjoy an autumn walk.This Is Local London · 24 Oct, 17:00
- Two south east London woodlands rank among UK's most colourful autumn walksTwo woodlands in south east London have been named among the UK's best places to enjoy an autumn walk.News Shopper · 24 Oct, 17:00
In this story: Joyden's Wood · Dartford · Blackbush and Twenty Acre Shaw Woods · Bromley · Away Resorts · Coed y Gopa · Conwy
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