Thornet Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent

England

Thornet Wood

Chislehurst Outside the railway station, a promotional vehicle for a nearby restaurant.
Chislehurst Credit: Peter Trimming

Thornet Wood is a captivating forest located in the county of Kent, England. Spanning across a vast area, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful escape from the bustling city life.

The forest boasts an impressive variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and lush environment. The towering trees provide a dense canopy, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through, creating an enchanting atmosphere. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss and fallen leaves, adding to the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Thornet Wood is home to a rich array of wildlife. Birdsong fills the air as various species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, make their homes among the trees. Deer can often be spotted gracefully roaming through the undergrowth, while squirrels scurry about, gathering food for the winter months.

The forest offers numerous walking trails, inviting visitors to explore its hidden nooks and crannies. These paths wind through the woods, taking hikers on a journey of discovery as they encounter babbling brooks, quaint bridges, and secluded clearings. The tranquility of Thornet Wood provides the perfect opportunity for mindfulness and reflection, making it a popular destination for those seeking solace in nature.

Throughout the year, the forest undergoes a stunning transformation with each changing season. In spring, beautiful wildflowers bloom, painting the forest floor in vibrant colors. Summer brings a lush green canopy, providing shade and coolness. Autumn treats visitors to a breathtaking display of golden hues as the leaves change color, while winter blankets the forest in a serene silence, creating a picturesque winter wonderland.

Thornet Wood, with its diverse flora and fauna, picturesque trails, and serene ambiance, is truly a natural gem in the heart of Kent.

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Thornet Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.393698/0.062276476 or Grid Reference TQ4368. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chislehurst Outside the railway station, a promotional vehicle for a nearby restaurant.
Chislehurst
Outside the railway station, a promotional vehicle for a nearby restaurant.
The Ramblers Rest Located beside the A222, on Summer Hill, Chislehurst.
The Ramblers Rest
Located beside the A222, on Summer Hill, Chislehurst.
The Ramblers Rest Located beside the A222, on Summer Hill, Chislehurst.
The Ramblers Rest
Located beside the A222, on Summer Hill, Chislehurst.
The Prince Imperial Monument Napoléon, Prince Imperial (Napoléon Eugène Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte; 16 March 1856 – 1 June 1879). After his father was dethroned in 1870, he moved with his family to England. On his father's death in January 1873, he was proclaimed by the Bonapartist faction as Napoleon IV. 

In England, he trained as a soldier. Keen to see action, he persuaded the British to allow him to participate in the Anglo-Zulu War. In 1879, serving with British forces, he was killed in a skirmish with a group of Zulus.
The Prince Imperial Monument
Napoléon, Prince Imperial (Napoléon Eugène Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte; 16 March 1856 – 1 June 1879). After his father was dethroned in 1870, he moved with his family to England. On his father's death in January 1873, he was proclaimed by the Bonapartist faction as Napoleon IV. In England, he trained as a soldier. Keen to see action, he persuaded the British to allow him to participate in the Anglo-Zulu War. In 1879, serving with British forces, he was killed in a skirmish with a group of Zulus.
The Prince Imperial Monument Napoléon, Prince Imperial (Napoléon Eugène Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte; 16 March 1856 – 1 June 1879). After his father was dethroned in 1870, he moved with his family to England. On his father's death in January 1873, he was proclaimed by the Bonapartist faction as Napoleon IV.

In England, he trained as a soldier. Keen to see action, he persuaded the British to allow him to participate in the Anglo-Zulu War. In 1879, serving with British forces, he was killed in a skirmish with a group of Zulus.
The Prince Imperial Monument
Napoléon, Prince Imperial (Napoléon Eugène Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte; 16 March 1856 – 1 June 1879). After his father was dethroned in 1870, he moved with his family to England. On his father's death in January 1873, he was proclaimed by the Bonapartist faction as Napoleon IV. In England, he trained as a soldier. Keen to see action, he persuaded the British to allow him to participate in the Anglo-Zulu War. In 1879, serving with British forces, he was killed in a skirmish with a group of Zulus.
Logs Hill, Bickley Logs Hill is a minor road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.  Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens still had their leaves.
Logs Hill, Bickley
Logs Hill is a minor road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens still had their leaves.
St. George's Road West, Bickley St. George's Road West is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.  Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
St. George's Road West, Bickley
St. George's Road West is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
The Spinneys, Bickley The Spinneys is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.  Most of the trees visible in this image are evergreens, which were still in leaf through the winter.
The Spinneys, Bickley
The Spinneys is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Most of the trees visible in this image are evergreens, which were still in leaf through the winter.
St. George's Road West, Bickley St. George's Road West is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.  Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
St. George's Road West, Bickley
St. George's Road West is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Inglewood Copse, Bickley Inglewood Copse is a short residential cul-de-sac in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.
Inglewood Copse, Bickley
Inglewood Copse is a short residential cul-de-sac in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.
St. George's Road, Bickley St. George's Road is a minor road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London.  Here the road crosses the main railway line from London (Victoria) and Bromley to the Medway Towns, Canterbury and Dover.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.  Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
St. George's Road, Bickley
St. George's Road is a minor road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. Here the road crosses the main railway line from London (Victoria) and Bromley to the Medway Towns, Canterbury and Dover. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
St. George's Road, Bickley St. George's Road is a private road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.  Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
St. George's Road, Bickley
St. George's Road is a private road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Southwark Place, Bickley Southwark Place is a residential cul-de-sac in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.  Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Southwark Place, Bickley
Southwark Place is a residential cul-de-sac in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Oldfield Road, Bickley Oldfield Road is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.  Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Oldfield Road, Bickley
Oldfield Road is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Fontwell Drive, Southborough, near Bromley Fontwell Drive is a residential cul-de-sac in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.
Fontwell Drive, Southborough, near Bromley
Fontwell Drive is a residential cul-de-sac in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.
Southborough Lane, Southborough, near Bromley Southborough Lane is a suburban road near Bromley in outer south east London.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.  Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Southborough Lane, Southborough, near Bromley
Southborough Lane is a suburban road near Bromley in outer south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Cloisters Avenue, Southborough, near Bromley Cloisters Avenue is a residential road in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.  Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Cloisters Avenue, Southborough, near Bromley
Cloisters Avenue is a residential road in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
The Chequers, Southborough, near Bromley The Chequers pub in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London.

This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon, as it was beginning to get dark.  Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
The Chequers, Southborough, near Bromley
The Chequers pub in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon, as it was beginning to get dark. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
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Thornet Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4368 (Lat: 51.393698, Lng: 0.062276476)

Unitary Authority: Bromley

Police Authority: Metropolitan

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.393698,0.062276476
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 51.3954318/0.0557121
Restaurant
Bickley Manor Hotel and Restaurant
Addr City: Bromley
Addr Postcode: BR1 2LW
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St Nera's Court
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