Description
West Blean and Thorndon Woods are a 490-hectare ancient wood that has an ancient droveway through it that is almost a thousand years old. There are several way-marked walks, where you can see wood anemones, bluebells, English oaks, and common beeches. Also on your walks see tawny owls and buzzards, and lesser spotted woodpeckers.
Owned and managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust now and before they bought the woods it was managed commercially for timber. The Trust is regenerating the woods; there are Konik ponies in this Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and they have also introduced European bison. Wooden sculptures to be found during your visit with several walking trails to follow, including a surfaced route.
Opening Hours
All times.
Price
Free.
Parking charges apply.
Accessibility
Level paths lead from the car park, including a 3km (2 miles) hard track that runs the length of the reserve from west to east. Wheelchair-accessible circular all-weather walk (1 mile). Information boards are accessible to wheelchair users.
Dogs
On Lead.
Facilities
Pay & Display Parking
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Picture Credit: © Kent Wildlife Trust.
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