Spuckles and Kennelling Woods

Coordinates: 51°14′17″N 0°48′07″E / 51.238°N 0.802°E / 51.238; 0.802
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Spuckles and Kennelling Woods
Spuckles Wood
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TypeNature reserve
LocationCharing, Kent
OS gridTQ 957 525
Area20 hectares (49 acres)
Managed byKent Wildlife Trust

Spuckles and Kennelling Woods is a 20-hectare (49-acre) nature reserve north of Charing in Kent. It is managed by Kent Wildlife Trust. It is in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[1]

These ancient woods on the steep escarpment of the Kent Downs have diverse trees including mature oaks and beeches. Flora include greater butterfly and lady orchids.[1]

There is access by a footpath from Thorneycroft Road.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Spuckles and Kennelling Woods (Wilderness Down)". Kent Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 18 February 2018.

51°14′17″N 0°48′07″E / 51.238°N 0.802°E / 51.238; 0.802