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Tudeley Woods RSPB Reserve
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Tudeley Reserve

Area Guides: Tonbridge
Activities:

Bird Watching

Walking

Attractions:

Country Parks

Telephone - please mention Let's Stay Kent: 01273 775333


Details: The imposing Tudeley Woods Reserve contains one of the largest areas of semi-natural ancient woodland in South East England.
The reserve is a complex blend of woodland, heathland and pasture, supporting a number of rare bird species including woodlarks, nightjars, lesser spotted woodpeckers and willow tits. Tudeley Woods maintains a thousand species of fungi, and several orchids including greater butterfly orchids and violet helleborines. In the spring, there are carpets of bluebells and primroses creating a striking environment, while up on the heath the heather blooms in August.

The area has been to a great extent modified by a history of coppicing, plantings and the effects of the Wealden iron industry.

Walkers can take pleasure in around 9 km of local walks through award-winning woodland and restored heathland. Visitors will also be able to observe the Highland cattle and the Hebridean sheep that now graze on the reserve, prohibiting the growth of young trees and shrubs and maintaining the open character of the heath. These rare breeds are hardy and flourish on the open heathland.

Tudeley Woods Reserve is managed by the RSPB.

Opening times
9 am until 6 pm or dusk if earlier. The car park will be locked outside of these hours.

Entrance charges
Free, but donations are welcome.

Information
Walking allowed; Parking; Public transport; Visitor guide available.

Location
From the A21 north of Pembury, turn right straight away after Fairthorne Garage to access Half Moon Lane - car park a quarter mile down lane, on left.
The nearest train stations are Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells (both 3 miles).

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