The Wilderness

Wood, Forest in Kent Sevenoaks

England

The Wilderness

View from Exedown Road Exedown Road is a continuation of Fen Pond Road in Ightham and leads up to the top of the North Downs scarp. This view from Exedown Road looks in the general direction of Sevenoaks. — View from Exedown Road Credit: Marathon

The Wilderness, located in Kent, is a vast and enchanting woodlands, often referred to as a forest due to its dense foliage and rich biodiversity. Covering an expansive area of approximately 1,000 acres, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the beauty of the natural world.

The Wilderness is characterized by its diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and chestnut, which create a dense canopy overhead. This provides a sheltered and secluded environment for an array of wildlife to thrive. Visitors may spot various species of birds, such as woodpeckers and owls, as well as deer, foxes, and squirrels darting amongst the trees.

Traversing The Wilderness, one can explore a network of walking trails and footpaths that wind through the woodlands, offering a chance to immerse oneself in nature's splendor. The paths are well-maintained, ensuring ease of access for walkers, joggers, and cyclists. Along these trails, visitors can stumble upon picturesque ponds and meandering streams, enhancing the overall serenity and charm of the area.

The Wilderness also boasts several picnic areas and designated camping spots, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of the surroundings. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or a camping adventure, The Wilderness offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its lush greenery, peaceful ambiance, and abundant wildlife make it a truly enchanting destination for nature lovers of all ages.

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View from Exedown Road Exedown Road is a continuation of Fen Pond Road in Ightham and leads up to the top of the North Downs scarp. This view from Exedown Road looks in the general direction of Sevenoaks.

View from Exedown Road

Exedown Road is a continuation of Fen Pond Road in Ightham and leads up to the top of the North Downs scarp. This view from Exedown Road looks in the general direction of Sevenoaks.

Gate on Exedown Road Exedown Road is a continuation of Fen Pond Road in Ightham and leads up to the top of the North Downs scarp. This view from a gate at the roadside looks back in the direction of Oldbury and Ightham, with the Greensand Ridge in the distance.

Gate on Exedown Road

Exedown Road is a continuation of Fen Pond Road in Ightham and leads up to the top of the North Downs scarp. This view from a gate at the roadside looks back in the direction of Oldbury and Ightham, with the Greensand Ridge in the distance.

Southbound M20 Nearing Junction 2 The M20 is a 51 mile motorway running between the M25 motorway near Swanley and Folkestone in Kent. It was constructed from 1960. It is a key route for lorries connecting to mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel and Ferries.

Southbound M20 Nearing Junction 2

The M20 is a 51 mile motorway running between the M25 motorway near Swanley and Folkestone in Kent. It was constructed from 1960. It is a key route for lorries connecting to mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel and Ferries.

The setting of St Mary's, Woodlands Pevsner states it well: &quot;At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy&#039;s Hospital, paid for the church.&quot;

It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is from a footpath that heads south out of the valley to reach Cotman&#039;s Ash Lane.

The setting of St Mary's, Woodlands

Pevsner states it well: "At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy's Hospital, paid for the church." It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is from a footpath that heads south out of the valley to reach Cotman's Ash Lane.

St Mary's, Woodlands Pevsner states it well: &quot;At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy&#039;s Hospital, paid for the church.&quot;

It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is from higher up the churchyard which rises up the hillside to the south.

St Mary's, Woodlands

Pevsner states it well: "At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy's Hospital, paid for the church." It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is from higher up the churchyard which rises up the hillside to the south.

St Mary's, Woodlands Pevsner states it well: &quot;At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy&#039;s Hospital, paid for the church.&quot;

It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is from higher up the churchyard which rises up the hillside to the south.

St Mary's, Woodlands

Pevsner states it well: "At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy's Hospital, paid for the church." It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is from higher up the churchyard which rises up the hillside to the south.

Inside St Mary's Church, Woodlands Pevsner states it well: &quot;At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy&#039;s Hospital, paid for the church.&quot;

It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view looks towards the altar at the east end.

Inside St Mary's Church, Woodlands

Pevsner states it well: "At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy's Hospital, paid for the church." It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view looks towards the altar at the east end.

Inside St Mary's Church, Woodlands Pevsner states it well: &quot;At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy&#039;s Hospital, paid for the church.&quot;

It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view looks towards the west end of the church.

Inside St Mary's Church, Woodlands

Pevsner states it well: "At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy's Hospital, paid for the church." It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view looks towards the west end of the church.

Looking up Tinker Pot Lane Tinker Pot Lane is a narrow, winding road which is quite steep in places, such as here looking up the hill.

Looking up Tinker Pot Lane

Tinker Pot Lane is a narrow, winding road which is quite steep in places, such as here looking up the hill.

Looking down Tinker Pot Lane Tinker Pot Lane is a narrow, winding road which is quite steep in places, such as here looking down the hill.

Looking down Tinker Pot Lane

Tinker Pot Lane is a narrow, winding road which is quite steep in places, such as here looking down the hill.

Tinker Pot Lane Four roads meet at the crossroads here - Clarkes Green Road, Goodbury Road, Cotman&#039;s Ash Lane and this one Tinker Pot Lane. This view looks along Tinker Pot Lane away from the crossroads and in the direction of Woodlands. Tinker Pot Lane extends beyond the village of Woodlands and winds its way to School Lane and West Kingsdown.

Tinker Pot Lane

Four roads meet at the crossroads here - Clarkes Green Road, Goodbury Road, Cotman's Ash Lane and this one Tinker Pot Lane. This view looks along Tinker Pot Lane away from the crossroads and in the direction of Woodlands. Tinker Pot Lane extends beyond the village of Woodlands and winds its way to School Lane and West Kingsdown.

The M20 towards the M25 and London

The M20 towards the M25 and London

Footpath at Woodlands Pevsner states it well: &quot;At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy&#039;s Hospital, paid for the church.&quot;

It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is from a footpath coming down into the valley from Hills Lane after crossing Woodlands Manor Golf Course.

Footpath at Woodlands

Pevsner states it well: "At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy's Hospital, paid for the church." It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is from a footpath coming down into the valley from Hills Lane after crossing Woodlands Manor Golf Course.

Footpath near Woodlands Pevsner states it well: &quot;At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy&#039;s Hospital, paid for the church.&quot;

It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is looking up a footpath leading from the valley to eventually cross Woodlands Manor Golf Course and reach Hills Lane.

Footpath near Woodlands

Pevsner states it well: "At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy's Hospital, paid for the church." It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is looking up a footpath leading from the valley to eventually cross Woodlands Manor Golf Course and reach Hills Lane.

Memorial in St Mary's Church, Woodlands Pevsner states it well: &quot;At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy&#039;s Hospital, paid for the church.&quot;

It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This is the memorial inside the church to Major Vincent and his wife. As can be seen in the wording on the memorial the original church fell into decay during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Memorial in St Mary's Church, Woodlands

Pevsner states it well: "At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy's Hospital, paid for the church." It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This is the memorial inside the church to Major Vincent and his wife. As can be seen in the wording on the memorial the original church fell into decay during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

St Mary's Church, Woodlands Pevsner states it well: &quot;At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy&#039;s Hospital, paid for the church.&quot;

It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is from the churchyard which rises up the hillside to the south.

St Mary's Church, Woodlands

Pevsner states it well: "At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy's Hospital, paid for the church." It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is from the churchyard which rises up the hillside to the south.

The west end of St Mary's Church, Woodlands Pevsner states it well: &quot;At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy&#039;s Hospital, paid for the church.&quot;

It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is from a footpath that heads south out of the valley to reach Cotman&#039;s Ash Lane.

The west end of St Mary's Church, Woodlands

Pevsner states it well: "At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy's Hospital, paid for the church." It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view is from a footpath that heads south out of the valley to reach Cotman's Ash Lane.

Inside St Mary's Church at Woodlands Pevsner states it well: &quot;At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy&#039;s Hospital, paid for the church.&quot;

It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view looks towards the west end of the church.

Inside St Mary's Church at Woodlands

Pevsner states it well: "At the furthest end of Knatts Valley in a position that is still amazingly remote, Talbot Bury built in 1851-2 what was to be the nucleus of a new parish of Woodlands, i.e. church, school and vicarage, all three with bell-gables, the school mimicking the shape of the church. Major Vincent, a surgeon at Guy's Hospital, paid for the church." It is still remote and it is quite a surprise in these hills and valleys with their quiet lanes to suddenly come across the church and newly-restored hall next door. The church now comes under the parish of Kemsing. This view looks towards the west end of the church.

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The Wilderness is located at Grid Ref: TQ5759 (Lat: 51.309737, Lng: 0.25787066)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Sevenoaks

Police Authority: Kent

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