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Minepit Wood

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Minepit Wood

Lane near Cowden, Kent
Lane near Cowden, Kent Credit: Oast House Archive

Minepit Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Kent, England. Spread over an area of approximately 100 acres, this ancient forest is nestled in the heart of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The wood is situated near the village of Charing, just a few miles south of Ashford.

The woodland is characterized by a diverse mix of tree species, including oak, ash, beech, and birch, which create a rich and varied habitat for wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells in spring, adding a vibrant burst of color to the enchanting surroundings.

Minepit Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts. It offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland and enjoy its tranquil ambiance. The pathways wind through the ancient trees, revealing hidden surprises such as old mine workings, which give the wood its name.

Wildlife thrives in the wood, with a wide array of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Small mammals like foxes, rabbits, and squirrels can also be spotted, along with a variety of insects and butterflies. The wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its ecological importance.

Minepit Wood provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Its idyllic setting, diverse ecosystem, and historical significance make it a gem in the Kentish countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.156452/0.063777883 or Grid Reference TQ4441. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lane near Cowden, Kent
Lane near Cowden, Kent
Bench in the rocks on Furnace Lane This lane leads from Holtye Hill heading towards Dormansland. Why ??
Bench in the rocks on Furnace Lane
This lane leads from Holtye Hill heading towards Dormansland. Why ??
Furnace Lane and Kent Water Furnace Lane leads from Holtye Hill towards Shepherdsgrove Lane. Kent Water is a stream that flows along the Kent / Sussex Border. The lane is in Kent.
Furnace Lane and Kent Water
Furnace Lane leads from Holtye Hill towards Shepherdsgrove Lane. Kent Water is a stream that flows along the Kent / Sussex Border. The lane is in Kent.
Post Box on Furnace Lane This lane leads from Holtye Hill towards Shepherdsgrove Lane. The postbox is beside Furnace Farm.
Post Box on Furnace Lane
This lane leads from Holtye Hill towards Shepherdsgrove Lane. The postbox is beside Furnace Farm.
Bridleway in Mill Wood This bridleway leads up from Smithers Lane, past Scarletts Lake towards the A264 Holtye Road.
Bridleway in Mill Wood
This bridleway leads up from Smithers Lane, past Scarletts Lake towards the A264 Holtye Road.
Trees in a regular row These appear to be Limes. They have been planted all along the wood edge.
Trees in a regular row
These appear to be Limes. They have been planted all along the wood edge.
Colour in Jules Wood Unless the path has wandered a little from where it should be, the rhododendron is in Kent and the other side of the path is Surrey.
Colour in Jules Wood
Unless the path has wandered a little from where it should be, the rhododendron is in Kent and the other side of the path is Surrey.
Small pond near Crippenden Manor This has been made along a stream, seemingly for decorative purposes. It is about the same length again behind the viewpoint, but that part is mainly in TQ4441!
Small pond near Crippenden Manor
This has been made along a stream, seemingly for decorative purposes. It is about the same length again behind the viewpoint, but that part is mainly in TQ4441!
Ewe and lambs The post and rail fences dividing this field up into paddocks are presumably for horses - the sheep can duck straight through them.
Ewe and lambs
The post and rail fences dividing this field up into paddocks are presumably for horses - the sheep can duck straight through them.
Formal pond, Leighton Manor Through the bridge, water cascades down to a much larger informal lake.
Formal pond, Leighton Manor
Through the bridge, water cascades down to a much larger informal lake.
An elegant footbridge This looks good, is not overdesigned, and so should be cheap. I would have dispensed with one set of handrails to make it even cheaper. The beam is wood and the footway is wood. Whether they act together as a composite T-section was not checked, but ideally they should, and probably do - there was no noticeable deflection with one person crossing.
An elegant footbridge
This looks good, is not overdesigned, and so should be cheap. I would have dispensed with one set of handrails to make it even cheaper. The beam is wood and the footway is wood. Whether they act together as a composite T-section was not checked, but ideally they should, and probably do - there was no noticeable deflection with one person crossing.
Scarletts, Furnace Lane A grade II listed building (listed as Scarlets), much the worse for wear. The centre part is late mediaeval. The grounds have recently been tidied up before the boarded-up house is tackled - usually it is the other way around. I was surprised to find that this had not been geographed before, until I realized it was previously hidden from the lane by trees and vegetation.
Scarletts, Furnace Lane
A grade II listed building (listed as Scarlets), much the worse for wear. The centre part is late mediaeval. The grounds have recently been tidied up before the boarded-up house is tackled - usually it is the other way around. I was surprised to find that this had not been geographed before, until I realized it was previously hidden from the lane by trees and vegetation.
Range of buildings, Lower Stonehurst Farm The far white building is a 20th century cottage. There are two long narrow brick buildings closer, which, if the maps are correct, are more recent and date from about 1960 - 1970. The near building has two stable doors, but these cannot account for the full length of the buildings. What were they used for?
Range of buildings, Lower Stonehurst Farm
The far white building is a 20th century cottage. There are two long narrow brick buildings closer, which, if the maps are correct, are more recent and date from about 1960 - 1970. The near building has two stable doors, but these cannot account for the full length of the buildings. What were they used for?
Horses on the footpath The public footpath between Upper and Lower Stonehurst Farms follows a deliberately engineered track, which here crosses the field on a low, straight causeway.
Horses on the footpath
The public footpath between Upper and Lower Stonehurst Farms follows a deliberately engineered track, which here crosses the field on a low, straight causeway.
Repositioned bridleway junction Just inside the Kent/Surrey boundary, the junction of bridleways SR650 and SR650A has been moved north from the legal line. SR650 comes from behind the viewpoint and turns to the right. The legal line of SR650A is as a left turn off SR650 about 50 m south, which would pass through a conifer plantation. The actual line of SR650A is straight on at the edge of the wood. Kent County Council have condoned this on their direction post, although their interactive map shows only the legal route.
Repositioned bridleway junction
Just inside the Kent/Surrey boundary, the junction of bridleways SR650 and SR650A has been moved north from the legal line. SR650 comes from behind the viewpoint and turns to the right. The legal line of SR650A is as a left turn off SR650 about 50 m south, which would pass through a conifer plantation. The actual line of SR650A is straight on at the edge of the wood. Kent County Council have condoned this on their direction post, although their interactive map shows only the legal route.
Fields behind Round House Farm Viewed from the bridleway.
Fields behind Round House Farm
Viewed from the bridleway.
Entrance to public footpath off Hartfield Road
Entrance to public footpath off Hartfield Road
Near Howlets Farm
Near Howlets Farm
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Minepit Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4441 (Lat: 51.156452, Lng: 0.063777883)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Sevenoaks

Police Authority: Kent

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///finely.bath.rainy. Near Dormansland, Surrey

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