Coldfall wood is one of four areas of ancient woodland in Haringey, and while ancient woodland is defined as woods that have existed continuously for 400 years or more, geological findings tell a more ancient story of the land here which lies at the southern extent of glaciation in the British Isles. It was the discovery of rocks in Coldfall wood from much further north in the British Isles that demonstrated that glaciation reached this far south 424,000 years ago. Unlike other nearby woods, there are very few formal paths, and it is easy walk among the trees away from other people and to feel truly immersed in the changing light, sounds, smells and temperature (even in this small space) of the wood. Among other birds sounds, hoping to capture some early rising woodpeckers.