Discover Bredhurst Woods Through the Seasons
Bredhurst Woods is an area of 600 acres of ancient woodland surrounded by chalk grassland. It is situated on the North Downs, six miles north of Maidstone (click here for directions). It is one of the largest woods in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The woods have been cared for by local people for hundreds of years. Today, Bredhurst Woodland Action Group (BWAG) manage much of this unique landscape. A walk along the winding paths of Bredhurst Woods and the adjoining chalk grassland is a feast for the senses at any time of year where you will see ancient trees, wildflowers and a variety of wildlife. Click here to download a map of the area. Follow the numbered waymarkers and start your own discovery of the woods.
Reptile RambleSunday 26th May, 9am - 11am Bredhurst Woodland Action Group and the Kent Reptile and Amphibian Group (KRAG) will be hosting a reptile ramble at Bredhurst Wood as part of the North Kent Walking Festival. Don't miss this chance to come face to face with the reptiles found at Bredhurst as well as finding out how ongoing management of the site is being undertaken to secure the future of these remarkable creatures. Walk will be approximately 2 miles, taken a leisurely pace. Places MUST be booked in advance - please contact Mike Phillips of KRAG at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07540 250320 |
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For details contact Steve Wright, BWAG Trustee, 07801 386264 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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