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Cranebank

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Cranebank is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Cranebank, forests & woodlands in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Hatton Cross · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cranebank is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.4729°, -0.4133°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

Cranebank is a Local Nature Reserve on the east bank of the River Crane in Hatton in the London Borough of Hounslow. It is owned and managed by Hounslow Council. It is also part of The Crane Corridor Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation.

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Background

Description

Cranebank has water meadows which have a number of locally rare species, such as cuckoo flower and ragged robin. It also has ox-bow lakes, and there are 26 species of butterflies and 12 of damselflies and dragonflies. It is also shown as part of the six mile long linear Crane Valley Park by London Gardens Online, while London's environmental information centre, Greenspace Information for Greater London, calls it Dudset Farm Pastures. The London Loop long-distance walk goes through the reserve, and the directions show it as Crane Bank Park.

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Coordinates
51.4729, -0.4133
District
Hounslow
Parish
Hounslow, unparished area
Postcode
TW4 6JR
Parliamentary constituency
Feltham and Heston
Nearest railway station
Hatton Cross1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cranebank?
Cranebank is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW4 6JR), in the parish of Hounslow, unparished area.
Is Cranebank free to visit?
Yes, Cranebank is free to enter.
How do I get to Cranebank?
The nearest railway station is Hatton Cross, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW4 6JR.