Walkers welcomed to Coldfall Wood

By Ann Bronkhorst
Haringey’s planned improvements to the Muswell Hill Playing Fields north of Coldfall Wood should start to appear this spring but may take years to complete. Meanwhile, however, immediate practical measures will give walkers clearer, easier and safer access to both open spaces.
Proposals include work on gates and paths at all three entrances to the wood from Creighton Avenue, to make them less muddy and slippery for pedestrians and to deter motorcyclists. It is hoped that a new bridge over the stream will replace the one made from railway sleepers.

Safe access to field
Currently, people can reach the field from many alleyways and roads in the Coldfall estate, as well as from the wood. This will be rationalised, with some access points closed and others clarified by signs and fencing and the installation of pedestrian chicanes or motorbike inhibitors. Wheelchair and pushchair-friendly circular gates are being considered for the Marriot Road and Coppetts Road entrances.

Residents backing on to the playing fields will welcome measures to inhibit motorbike access after suffering annoyance and danger from them for years. The Venue, the newest housing development bordering the field, remains a potential entry point for motorbikes but the police are advising Wimpey, the developers, on how to create secure access to the fields for residents of The Venue, but not for bikers.

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