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  • 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 Ramble

Sunday 26th May, 9am - 11am
Meet at Hurstwood Road, Bredhurst

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

Woodland Products for Sale

Log PhotoSeasoned (minimum one year) hardwood logs from small-scale coppice operations within our woods are for sale. Free delivery within 6 mile radius of Bredhurst is available. Each load of firewood is equivalent to 1m3 and is delivered to your drive or front garden. £50 for unsplit logs and £60 for split logs. Payment due on delivery; cash or cheques accepted.  

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.

Get Involved

File0106BWAG hold monthly task days on the 3rd Sunday of every month.  For details click here. BWAG's work to restore the woodland and improve visitor access has been nationally recognised by The Carnegie Trust.  Click here to read a concise impact report about BWAG.

Plants and Wildlife

Adonis BlueBredhurst Woods host over 50 ancient woodland indicator plant species, 9 different types of orchids, several European protected mammal species and is a nesting and foraging site for dozens of bird species. We work closely with Kent & Medway Biological Records Centre to record plant and wildlife found in the area so we can monitor and improve their populations. Please use this link to report your sightings.
   
   

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