Kiln Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Sevenoaks

England

Kiln Wood

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 Credit: Robin Webster

Kiln Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Kent, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is situated near the village of Hildenborough, just a few miles from the larger town of Sevenoaks. The wood is part of the wider High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

The woodland is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and chestnut, creating a rich and varied habitat for a multitude of plant and animal species. Bluebells carpet the forest floor in the spring, providing a striking display of vibrant color.

Kiln Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and walkers. It offers a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The paths meander alongside babbling brooks, through sun-dappled glades, and up gentle inclines, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a variety of bird species. Birdwatchers will delight in the opportunity to spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers in their natural habitat.

For those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature, Kiln Wood provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty and serene atmosphere make it a true gem in the heart of Kent.

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Kiln Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.213427/0.14557814 or Grid Reference TQ4948. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
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
The B2027, Bough Beech
The B2027, Bough Beech
Going under the railway, Bough Beech This is the cross country line linking Surrey and Kent but does not run that many trains for most of the day.
Going under the railway, Bough Beech
This is the cross country line linking Surrey and Kent but does not run that many trains for most of the day.
The B2027 Bough Beech Running along the railway on the right
The B2027 Bough Beech
Running along the railway on the right
The corner of Hever Road and Mapleton Road The railway is behind the wall and a bridge over it to the right
The corner of Hever Road and Mapleton Road
The railway is behind the wall and a bridge over it to the right
Farmland by the railway
Farmland by the railway
Kentish Weald View from Toy's Hill, across the Eden Valley, towards Bough Beech Reservoir.
Kentish Weald
View from Toy's Hill, across the Eden Valley, towards Bough Beech Reservoir.
Bough Beech Reservoir Bough Beech Reservoir is one of the south-east's finest bird watching reserves. The Oast House Visitor Centre can be seen in the distance to the right, with the wooded Greensand Ridge around Ide Hill beyond. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/bough-beech-visitor-centre" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/bough-beech-visitor-centre">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>  for more information.
Bough Beech Reservoir
Bough Beech Reservoir is one of the south-east's finest bird watching reserves. The Oast House Visitor Centre can be seen in the distance to the right, with the wooded Greensand Ridge around Ide Hill beyond. See LinkExternal link for more information.
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Kiln Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4948 (Lat: 51.213427, Lng: 0.14557814)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Sevenoaks

Police Authority: Kent

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