Deerleap Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Sevenoaks

England

Deerleap Wood

Car Dealer, London Road, near Halstead, Kent
Car Dealer, London Road, near Halstead, Kent Credit: Stacey Harris

Deerleap Wood, located in Kent, is a picturesque forest that spans across a vast area, offering a serene and tranquil escape from the bustling city life. The woodland is nestled in the heart of the county and boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

Covering approximately 200 acres, Deerleap Wood is characterized by its dense canopy, consisting primarily of oak and beech trees. These towering giants create a cool and shaded environment, perfect for leisurely walks and exploration. The woodland floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, adding a splash of color to the landscape during spring and summer.

As the name suggests, Deerleap Wood is home to a population of deer, including roe deer and fallow deer. Their graceful presence adds to the enchanting atmosphere of the forest, and visitors often spot them grazing or quietly wandering through the trees.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths lead to secluded clearings, babbling brooks, and even a small lake, providing opportunities for picnics, birdwatching, or simply taking in the serene surroundings.

With its rich biodiversity and natural beauty, Deerleap Wood offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking a connection with nature. Whether you are an avid hiker, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply looking to escape the city for a while, this woodland gem in Kent is sure to captivate and rejuvenate.

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Deerleap Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.326744/0.12769616 or Grid Reference TQ4860. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car Dealer, London Road, near Halstead, Kent
Car Dealer, London Road, near Halstead, Kent
Air shaft to a railway tunnel This small round building allows air down to the railway tunnel through the downs, running from Dunton Green to Badgers Mount. In the background is a garden centre.
Air shaft to a railway tunnel
This small round building allows air down to the railway tunnel through the downs, running from Dunton Green to Badgers Mount. In the background is a garden centre.
Footpath on Otford Lane This lane leads from the A224 Polhill to Halstead. The path on the left leads on a wide farm track to Knockholt Pound through Broomfield Wood.
Footpath on Otford Lane
This lane leads from the A224 Polhill to Halstead. The path on the left leads on a wide farm track to Knockholt Pound through Broomfield Wood.
The Calcutta Club, London Road Halstead
The Calcutta Club, London Road Halstead
7 Hotel and Diner, London Road Halstead This seems to have been built within the last year or so before I took it in 2011
7 Hotel and Diner, London Road Halstead
This seems to have been built within the last year or so before I took it in 2011
Shacklands Road passing through Andrew's Wood Andrew's Wood is split into two by the M25. There is a car park here leading to a number of paths through the woods.
Shacklands Road passing through Andrew's Wood
Andrew's Wood is split into two by the M25. There is a car park here leading to a number of paths through the woods.
Track to the car park at Andrew's Wood Andrew's Wood is split into two by the M25. There is a car park here leading to a number of paths through the woods. This is the track leading off Shacklands Road to the car park.
Track to the car park at Andrew's Wood
Andrew's Wood is split into two by the M25. There is a car park here leading to a number of paths through the woods. This is the track leading off Shacklands Road to the car park.
Windmill at the entrance to Polhill Garden Centre Andrew's Wood can be seen beyond some derelict greenhouses belonging to Polhill Garden Centre.
Windmill at the entrance to Polhill Garden Centre
Andrew's Wood can be seen beyond some derelict greenhouses belonging to Polhill Garden Centre.
Looking towards an airshaft of Polhill Tunnel Polhill Tunnel on the line between Knockholt and Dunton Green passes right under this spot near the entrance to Polhill Garden Centre. The air shaft can be seen just above the right hand gate post. Pilots Wood can be seen beyond. The wood is split into two by the M25 - this looks towards the  western half.

For more information about the tunnel see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=167" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=167">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Looking towards an airshaft of Polhill Tunnel
Polhill Tunnel on the line between Knockholt and Dunton Green passes right under this spot near the entrance to Polhill Garden Centre. The air shaft can be seen just above the right hand gate post. Pilots Wood can be seen beyond. The wood is split into two by the M25 - this looks towards the western half. For more information about the tunnel see LinkExternal link
To Otford Lane
To Otford Lane
Otford Lane
Otford Lane
Otford Lane
Otford Lane
Direction Sign – Signpost on the crossroads in Halstead Located on the east side of the crossroads of Knockholt Road. Church Road, Shoreham Lane and Otford Lane in Halstead parish. 5 arms and annulus finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6614724" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6614724">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: KE_TQ4861
Direction Sign – Signpost on the crossroads in Halstead
Located on the east side of the crossroads of Knockholt Road. Church Road, Shoreham Lane and Otford Lane in Halstead parish. 5 arms and annulus finial. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: KE_TQ4861
Rushmore Hill
Rushmore Hill
Pratt's Bottom
Pratt's Bottom
The Bulls Head, Pratt's Bottom
The Bulls Head, Pratt's Bottom
Shorters Oast Fake square kiln oast house.
Shorters Oast
Fake square kiln oast house.
Pratt's Bottom Village Hall A village hall is usually a building within a village which contains at least one large room, usually owned by and run for the benefit of the local community. Such a hall is typically used for a variety of public and private events, such as parish council meetings, sports club functions, local drama productions, dances, jumble sales and private parties. Village halls sometimes have charitable status. They are occasionally called the village institute rather than village hall or community centres.
Pratt's Bottom Village Hall
A village hall is usually a building within a village which contains at least one large room, usually owned by and run for the benefit of the local community. Such a hall is typically used for a variety of public and private events, such as parish council meetings, sports club functions, local drama productions, dances, jumble sales and private parties. Village halls sometimes have charitable status. They are occasionally called the village institute rather than village hall or community centres.
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Deerleap Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4860 (Lat: 51.326744, Lng: 0.12769616)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Sevenoaks

Police Authority: Kent

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Bus Stop
Meadway
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Community Centre
Halstead Community Centre
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