Denstroude

Settlement in Kent Canterbury

England

Denstroude

Path in Blean Woods, near Dunkirk Credit: pam fray

Denstroude is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated about 3 miles southwest of the city of Canterbury, Denstroude falls within the civil parish of Sturry. The village is nestled in a picturesque countryside setting, surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills.

Denstroude is known for its tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, offering residents and visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of old cottages and more modern houses. Many of the properties in Denstroude have beautiful gardens and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Although Denstroude is a small village, it benefits from its close proximity to Canterbury. This allows residents to easily access a wider range of amenities and services, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is also well-connected to other areas of Kent, thanks to its excellent transport links.

Nature lovers will appreciate the abundance of scenic walking and cycling routes in and around Denstroude. The village is surrounded by numerous nature reserves and parks, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife spotting. The nearby Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve is a particular highlight, offering a diverse range of habitats and attracting a variety of bird species.

In summary, Denstroude is a charming village in Kent that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle. Its rural location, combined with easy access to nearby amenities and natural beauty, makes it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Denstroude Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.315972/1.01572 or Grid Reference TR1061. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path in Blean Woods, near Dunkirk

pam fray

Fox's Cross Bottom

A sign on the gate indicates this is part of Wraik Hill Nature Reserve "A place for people and wildlife. The fields and hedgerows at Wraik Hill are a haven for wildlife. In winter, woodcock feed on the wet grassland and fieldfares feast on thorn berries. In summer, nightingales nest in the dense scrub and on sunny days the air is full of the songs of crickets and grass-hoppers, including the scarce Roesel's bush cricket... Look out for plants like pepper saxifrage, grass vetchling and spiny restharrow which grow only on grassland that has not been 'improved' with chemicals". The gate was firmly padlocked.

Penny Mayes

Fox's Cross Bottom

Rough pasture south of Fox's Cross Hill.

Penny Mayes

Eastern end of the Blean

This squared off clearing on the edge of the wood was plainly cleared many years ago as it shows on the 1940s OS map. It is east of the hamlet of Dargate and seen from the Dargate Road.

Penny Mayes