Slade Green & Crayford Marshes

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Slade Green & Crayford Marshes is a largely undeveloped area in the London Borough of Bexley, characterised by open marshland and industrial pockets. The marshes stretch along the River Thames and River Darent, providing a mix of natural habitats and flood defences. The area includes grazing land, reed beds, and waterways, attracting birdlife and offering quiet walking routes.

Industrial sites and railway lines border the marshes, creating a contrast between nature and infrastructure. Slade Green station provides access to the area, which is otherwise residential on its fringes. The marshes are managed for conservation and flood prevention, with limited public facilities but opportunities for wildlife observation.