High Woods
Royal Tunbridge Wells, West Kent
Photo of Royal Tunbridge Wells: Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0Photo of Royal Tunbridge Wells: Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0
High Woods is a small ancient woodland in Hawkenbury on the south-east edge of Tunbridge Wells, owned by the borough council and running along a ridge above farmland. Oak standards and coppiced sweet chestnut make up most of the wood, and it is one of the town's quieter spots for bluebells in spring.
Highlights
- Ancient woodland on a ridge with farmland views
- Oak standards and coppiced sweet chestnut
- Bluebells in late April and May
Good to know
- The wood is split by a quiet lane, so take care crossing
- Owned by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Getting there
High Woods, High Woods Lane, Hawkenbury, Royal Tunbridge WellsParking: No car park information is published. Coordinates are for the centre of the wood.
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