Chalket Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Tunbridge Wells

England

Chalket Wood

Footpath to Pembury A farm track leads from Dundale Road, opposite Dundale Farm towards the village near Tunbridge Wells. — Footpath to Pembury Credit: David Anstiss

Chalket Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Kent, England. Situated near the village of Challock, this forested area spans approximately 50 hectares and is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The woodland is predominantly made up of a mixture of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a rich and vibrant habitat. These trees provide a dense canopy that allows only dappled sunlight to filter through, resulting in a cool and tranquil atmosphere.

Chalket Wood is home to a wide range of flora and fauna. Numerous bird species can be spotted in the area, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The forest floor is also teeming with life, with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and fungi adding to the woodland's enchanting charm.

The forest offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts. These pathways wind through the wood, allowing visitors to explore the diverse ecosystems and take in the stunning views.

Chalket Wood also has historical significance, as it was once part of the hunting grounds of the nearby Challock Manor. Remnants of ancient boundary walls and ditches can still be seen, adding an intriguing layer of heritage to the woodland.

Overall, Chalket Wood is a treasured natural gem in Kent, providing a peaceful escape for those seeking solace in nature and a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside.

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Chalket Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.139522/0.31704648 or Grid Reference TQ6240. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath to Pembury

A farm track leads from Dundale Road, opposite Dundale Farm towards the village near Tunbridge Wells.

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Stile and gate near Dundale Farm

A farm track leads from Dundale Road, opposite Dundale Farm towards the village near Tunbridge Wells. Gate leads towards more fields.

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Footpath to Pembury

This path through an oil seed rape field on its way from Dundale Road towards Hastings Road.

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Oak on footpath to Dundale Road

This field path leads from Hastings Road, Pembury towards the road near Dundale Farm. In the background is an unnamed wood beside the River Teise.

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Stile near Great Bayhall Farm

This stile is on a footpath leading from Hastings Road, Pembury towards Dundale Road.

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Footpath to Dundale Road

This field path is part of a long path leading from Hastings Road, Pembury towards the road near Dundale Farm.

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Small pond near Great Bayhall Farm

This pond is beside a footpath from Hastings Road, Pembury heading down to Dundale Farm. Overlooked by two picnic tables. See TQ6239 : Picnic Bench beside footpath.

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Layered hedge near Great Bayhall Farm

As seen from a footpath towards Pembury.

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Footpath in Marlborough Wood

A footpath leads from the A21 near Pastheap Farm through the wood, towards Dundale Road near Elmhurst Farm.

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Footpath in Marlborough Wood

A footpath leads from the A21 near Pastheap Farm through the wood, towards Dundale Road near Elmhurst Farm. In the background is a footbridge leading over a stream beside the wood.

David Anstiss

View towards Little Bayhall

Mark Lindsay-Bayley

High Woods Lane

The High Weald Landscape Trail (HWLT) is a 90 mile route between Horsham, West Sussex and Rye, East Sussex, designed to pass through the main landscape types of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It does not follow the highest ground, and the eastern section is only a few feet above sea level. It keeps to the northern edge of the High Weald except in the west where it runs close to the southern edge for a short distance. It is a trail of regional importance supported by the High Weald Forum and local authorities in East and West Sussex, and Kent. The route is well signposted. It follows public rights of way and roads with the occasional permissive path. The geology is alternating sandstones and clays, and the latter can be very muddy in wet conditions so boots are a must except in very dry weather. Some sections become very overgrown in summer with nettles and brambles.

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Dodhurst Farm

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Dodhurst Farm Oast

Single round kiln oast house.

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High Weald Landscape Trail and Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk, High Woods Lane

A 27 mile circular walk around the town of Tunbridge Wells. The route was established in 1989 as part of the centenary celebrations of the town being granted the Borough Charter. There is no official start or end to the walk. The walk visits Southborough, Pembury, Frant, Eridge, Groombridge and Speldhurst as well as Eridge Rocks and Harrison Rocks. It is well signed along its entire length. As well as the main path there are four link paths from Tunbridge Wells and High Brooms stations to meet the path at Groombridge, Speldhurst, Southborough and Hawkenbury.

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