Tudeley Woods
Tudeley, near Tonbridge, West Kent
Photo: N Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: N Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0
Ancient woodland, heathland and pasture two miles south-east of Tonbridge, once run as an RSPB reserve and now cared for by the Hadlow Estate. Three marked nature trails and old sunken drovers' paths lead through bluebell woods rich in birds and fungi.
Highlights
- Three marked nature trails
- Bluebells in spring
- Over 1,100 species of fungi recorded
- Nightjars and woodpeckers
Good to know
- Paths can be muddy after rain
- Reached from Half Moon Lane, the minor road from the A21 to Capel
Getting there
Tudeley Woods, Off Half Moon Lane, near Capel, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0PT
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