Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve
Hamstreet, East Kent
Ham Street Woods is a 97 hectare remnant of the ancient oak forest that once covered the Weald, and one of England's first National Nature Reserves. Three waymarked trails of 2.5 to 5km lead through coppiced woodland that fills with bluebells in spring and fungi in autumn. It suits walkers and nature lovers, and is easy to reach by train.
Highlights
- Three waymarked trails from 2.5 to 5km
- Spring primroses, wood anemones and bluebells
- Nightingales, hawfinches and white admiral butterflies
- Saxon Shore Way and Greensand Way pass through
Good to know
- Ham Street station is a 5 to 10 minute walk away
- A map and information board are at the entrance
Getting there
Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve, Bourne Lane, Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2HHParking: Small car park at the end of Bourne Lane (voluntary charge via RingGo), plus other car parks in the village.
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