Whitley Forest

Wood, Forest in Kent Sevenoaks

England

Whitley Forest

Goathurst Common Well Prior to the sinking of the well in 1901, villagers used water from rainwater storage tanks. When these ran dry, villagers had to walk down a steep hill to the springs south of Stubbs Woods, to collect their water. Piped water was brought to the area during the 1920s. — Goathurst Common Well Credit: Nikki Mahadevan

Whitley Forest is a picturesque woodland located in Kent, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers.

The forest is predominantly made up of oak, beech, and birch trees, which provide a canopy of shade throughout the woodland. The forest floor is carpeted with bluebells in the spring, creating a stunning display of color.

Visitors to Whitley Forest can enjoy a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the trees, offering opportunities for leisurely walks and wildlife spotting. Birdwatchers may be able to spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and buzzards among the treetops.

Whitley Forest is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and squirrels. The tranquil atmosphere of the forest provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Whitley Forest is a beautiful natural area that offers a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for those who visit.

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Whitley Forest Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.256781/0.15307108 or Grid Reference TQ5053. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Goathurst Common Well

Prior to the sinking of the well in 1901, villagers used water from rainwater storage tanks. When these ran dry, villagers had to walk down a steep hill to the springs south of Stubbs Woods, to collect their water. Piped water was brought to the area during the 1920s.

Nikki Mahadevan

Woodland footpath to viewing point at top of York's Hill

This mixed deciduous woodland was ravaged by the Great Storm of 1987.

Jean Barrow

Stubbs Wood - Hanging Bank

This view through Stubbs Wood, showing Bough Beech Reservoir in the distant valley, would not have been possible before the Great Storm of 1987. Many of the mature beech and other native trees were flattened overnight.

Jean Barrow

Dryhill Lane, a public bridleway

Thankfully, the southern portion of Dryhill Lane only has bridleway status, so those nasty gas-guzzling 4x4s (or other motor cars) cannot be brought here to disturb its peace.

Dr Neil Clifton

Footpath into Hawks Wood

This path leads westward from the little-used Back Lane into Hawks Wood, near Sevenoaks, Kent. It's late May and there are still plenty of bluebells about.

Dr Neil Clifton

Little Norman Street Farmhouse

I am indebted to Jean Barrow of Ide Hill for supplying the name of this attractive house on the north side of Penn Lane about half a mile west of Brook Street, near Sevenoaks, Kent

Dr Neil Clifton

Penn Farm, Penn Lane, near Sevenoaks, Kent

The substantial farm house shown here stands on the west side of Penn Lane, whereas most of the farm buildings are on the other side of the lane, behind the photographer.

Dr Neil Clifton

Farm buildings at Penn Farm - Ide Hill

These farm buildings are on the other side of a very narrow road opposite Penn Farmhouse. The name "Penn" derives from the Old English Pynd, meaning an enclosure.

Jean Barrow

Penn Farmhouse gate - Ide Hill

An interesting notice on a farmhouse gate.

Jean Barrow

Converted farm buildings - near Ide Hill Sevenoaks

Little Norman Street Farm buildings now converted into housing. Something that is happening a great deal in this part of Kent.

Jean Barrow

Cob Tree Orchard - Great Norman Street Farm

The cob orchard at Great Norman Street farm is a hundred years old and two nearby fields are known, according to a map of 1840, as Walnut Tree Field and Cherry Field, giving an indication of the crops grown at that time.

Jean Barrow

Little Norman Street Farmhouse Ide Hill, Kent

The farm buildings of this small farm have now been converted into housing. Little Norman Street is fortunate in having deeds which show that it has been an independent small-holding of under ten acres for at least three hundred years. Until 1900 it was described as "Brook, near Brook Place".

Jean Barrow

Farmland suffering from a summer of drought

This photograph was taken from Back Lane. Part of Hawks Wood is in the near distance whilst in the far distance can just be seen the shingled spire of Ide Hill Church.

Jean Barrow