Little Chittenden Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Sevenoaks

England

Little Chittenden Wood

Fishing the village pond By the crossroads, Four Elms.
Fishing the village pond Credit: Robin Webster

Little Chittenden Wood, located in Kent, England, is a picturesque forest that offers a tranquil and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Spanning approximately 100 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees create a cool and shaded atmosphere, perfect for leisurely strolls or picnics on a sunny day. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, offering a burst of color and beauty during the spring and summer months.

Little Chittenden Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths lead to various points of interest within the wood, including a small pond teeming with wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species, such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and finches, while small mammals like foxes, badgers, and squirrels can also be observed.

The wood is managed by the local Kent County Council, which ensures the preservation of its natural beauty and protects the diverse wildlife that inhabits the area. Visitors are encouraged to respect the environment and follow designated trails to minimize disturbance to the delicate ecosystem.

Little Chittenden Wood is a hidden gem in Kent, offering a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and a chance to reconnect with the great outdoors. Its natural beauty and diverse wildlife make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Little Chittenden Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.217741/0.11960172 or Grid Reference TQ4848. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fishing the village pond By the crossroads, Four Elms.
Fishing the village pond
By the crossroads, Four Elms.
Tree clump in a field Over the gate from Toys Hill (road).
Tree clump in a field
Over the gate from Toys Hill (road).
Power line across the fields and through the wood The wood is Piggott's Wood.
Power line across the fields and through the wood
The wood is Piggott's Wood.
Sheep grazing near Roodlands  Lane At the bottom of the slope behind the trees is a  fishing lake.
Sheep grazing near Roodlands Lane
At the bottom of the slope behind the trees is a fishing lake.
Bridge RTT 62 This takes How Green Lane over the Redhill - Tonbridge line. It is at right angles to the railway and is narrow, producing a nasty dog-leg in the lane.
Bridge RTT 62
This takes How Green Lane over the Redhill - Tonbridge line. It is at right angles to the railway and is narrow, producing a nasty dog-leg in the lane.
Preparations for laying a pipeline Work to relay a section of an oil pipeline which forms part of the Government Pipeline and Storage System.
Preparations for laying a pipeline
Work to relay a section of an oil pipeline which forms part of the Government Pipeline and Storage System.
Barns at Winkhurst Farm They are on Ide Hill Road, which is on the other side of the barns.
Barns at Winkhurst Farm
They are on Ide Hill Road, which is on the other side of the barns.
Bough Beech reservoir Operated by Sutton and East Surrey Water, even though this site is in Kent.
Bough Beech reservoir
Operated by Sutton and East Surrey Water, even though this site is in Kent.
Limited visibility rail foot crossing, Bough Beech This crossing is fine for those crossing left to right. Crossing the other way, the bridge and curve in the track means there is only about five seconds visible warning from a position of safety for a train approaching at 60 mph. This is surely sub-standard.
Limited visibility rail foot crossing, Bough Beech
This crossing is fine for those crossing left to right. Crossing the other way, the bridge and curve in the track means there is only about five seconds visible warning from a position of safety for a train approaching at 60 mph. This is surely sub-standard.
An oak in a field With no competition, oaks are often quite shapely trees.
An oak in a field
With no competition, oaks are often quite shapely trees.
Trees below the dam Beyond looms the Bough Beech reservoir dam.
Trees below the dam
Beyond looms the Bough Beech reservoir dam.
Footbridge in Clinton Wood The stream formerly supplied a pond, this area is below the rather high old pond bay, now breached.
Footbridge in Clinton Wood
The stream formerly supplied a pond, this area is below the rather high old pond bay, now breached.
Pedigree Holsteins on Hilders Farm The board on the farm building on Ide Hill Road makes a point of this cattle breed, so this is presumably what these are!
Pedigree Holsteins on Hilders Farm
The board on the farm building on Ide Hill Road makes a point of this cattle breed, so this is presumably what these are!
Cooper’s Corner: postbox № TN14 209 This Victorian postbox is set into a pillar-like addition projecting from the frontage of a building which I think was once a pub: there is a 'PH' marked here on some large-scale maps and the Royal Mail's listing names this postbox as Frog & Bucket so I am assuming that is what the pub was called.
Cooper’s Corner: postbox № TN14 209
This Victorian postbox is set into a pillar-like addition projecting from the frontage of a building which I think was once a pub: there is a 'PH' marked here on some large-scale maps and the Royal Mail's listing names this postbox as Frog & Bucket so I am assuming that is what the pub was called.
Junction of How Green Lane and Clinton Lane
Junction of How Green Lane and Clinton Lane
Toys Hill Road from the B2027, Four Elms
Toys Hill Road from the B2027, Four Elms
Railway bridge on the B2027, Bough Beech
Railway bridge on the B2027, Bough Beech
The B2027 approaching the railway bridge
The B2027 approaching the railway bridge
Show me another place!

Little Chittenden Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4848 (Lat: 51.217741, Lng: 0.11960172)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Sevenoaks

Police Authority: Kent

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