Did you know? – Natural bogs
One of London’s few natural bogs can be found on West Heath.
Did you know? – London’s rivers
Four of London’s rivers rise on the Heath: The Westbourne, the Tyburn, the Brent and the Fleet.
Did you know? – West Heath
West Heath has been identified as an important Mesolithic site (10,000-5,000BC)
Did you know? – Old trees
Over 800 old trees have been identified on the Heath some of which are veteran oaks over 500 years old. And the existence of rare wild service trees is indicative of ancient woodland.
