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curves of london - a guide to bowls and pools

right, the woods on order (mmmm. sustainble maple flavor). and while we await its arrival, it's time to design.
so where are the curves at? this post deals with all of the public bowls and pools in the london.

Stockwell
stockwell skate park
this classic south london skate park has, until recently, been a copingless bumpy monster
yet is, as we speak being resurfaced and having all sorts of lovely extras added - check site for details. oldschool. free. - map

cantelowes
cantelowesskatepark
best thing to happen in camden...ever? beautiful bowl, some flat banks, a few grindy things. cannot stress how much fun this bowl is. as ever they need to put some more drainage in the deep end. locals generally freindly - but watch your stuff area is alittle sketchy.
very new. free - map

london bridge
haven't been yet - not sure if older skater allowed will post when i know more. google for more info
new, streety, price unknown

finsbury park
newish bowl and joined mini street bit - yet to get up there but will let you know - looks fun
pics - map

harrow

peckham
ok there is a little metal park on the common but the best secret of peckham is the bowl on the new estate.
its locked up alot but no one hassles you to much if you jump the fences. allways quite quiet
new style bowl. free. - map (its on top of the artifical hill)

mud chute
map pics
this place doesn't look much at first but is a great place for a little evening session. interesting transitions strange slopes... all below 2.5'
new but kind of olds school feel to it, free

meanwhile 2
map / pics 1
very early banks / half pipe affair - check the pics, if you in the area a real history lesson
old school. free.

meanwhile gardens
ass. site
bend cretes first ever uk job, classic set of bowls -birth place of london bowl riding?
bowl tastic , free pics - map

romford
bowl after bowl, mogels, snake run, it's the bizzle (abit rough though)
oldschool. free - map

baysixty6, portabellow
baysixty6 site
used to be playstation. very modern awaly kept pretty fresh. large vert, long ass mini, massive street section. great fun on a rainy day.a bowl planned for near future (aparently...)
new. cheap - check site
map