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Furzy Leas Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Gravesham

England

Furzy Leas Wood

Byway through woods near Ashenbank Pond
Byway through woods near Ashenbank Pond Credit: David Martin

Furzy Leas Wood, located in Kent, is a beautiful and enchanting woodland that offers visitors a serene and natural escape from the bustling city life. Spanning over a vast area, the wood is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an idyllic spot for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

The wood is characterized by its ancient trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide shelter and a habitat for numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers and songbirds. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of bluebells during springtime, creating a picturesque scene that attracts photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Tranquility and peace can be found in abundance at Furzy Leas Wood, with its network of well-maintained paths and trails that allow visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These paths are suitable for walkers of all abilities and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Visitors to the wood can also enjoy a range of recreational activities, including picnicking, birdwatching, and wildlife spotting. The wood is a popular destination for families and couples seeking a day out in nature, as well as for dog walkers who can take advantage of the ample space to let their furry friends roam freely.

Furzy Leas Wood is managed and maintained by a dedicated team of conservationists, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and ecological balance. The wood is open to the public throughout the year, with no admission fees, making it a readily accessible destination for anyone seeking solace in nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.405776/0.42609024 or Grid Reference TQ6870. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Byway through woods near Ashenbank Pond
Byway through woods near Ashenbank Pond
Overgrown Ashenbank Pond The wooden rail marks the end of a small jetty. No water was visible from outside the fenced enclosure.
Overgrown Ashenbank Pond
The wooden rail marks the end of a small jetty. No water was visible from outside the fenced enclosure.
Path in Ashenbank Wood The northern part of Ashenbank Wood here is owned by the Woodland Trust whilst the southern part is in private ownership. A small part of Ashenbank Wood was lost when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link was built to the north. The striking features of Ashenbank Wood are the numerous veteran trees and pollards. Ashenbank Wood is also well known for its prolific shows of bluebell and wood anemone throughout the site in the spring.
Path in Ashenbank Wood
The northern part of Ashenbank Wood here is owned by the Woodland Trust whilst the southern part is in private ownership. A small part of Ashenbank Wood was lost when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link was built to the north. The striking features of Ashenbank Wood are the numerous veteran trees and pollards. Ashenbank Wood is also well known for its prolific shows of bluebell and wood anemone throughout the site in the spring.
Path in Ashenbank Wood The northern part of Ashenbank Wood here is owned by the Woodland Trust whilst the southern part is in private ownership. A small part of Ashenbank Wood was lost when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link was built to the north. The striking features of Ashenbank Wood are the numerous veteran trees and pollards. Ashenbank Wood is also well known for its prolific shows of bluebell and wood anemone throughout the site in the spring.
Path in Ashenbank Wood
The northern part of Ashenbank Wood here is owned by the Woodland Trust whilst the southern part is in private ownership. A small part of Ashenbank Wood was lost when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link was built to the north. The striking features of Ashenbank Wood are the numerous veteran trees and pollards. Ashenbank Wood is also well known for its prolific shows of bluebell and wood anemone throughout the site in the spring.
Entrances to underground air raid shelters in Ashenbank Wood The northern part of Ashenbank Wood here is owned by the Woodland Trust whilst the southern part is in private ownership. A small part of Ashenbank Wood was lost when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link was built to the north. The striking features of Ashenbank Wood are the numerous veteran trees and pollards. Ashenbank Wood is also well known for its prolific shows of bluebell and wood anemone throughout the site in the spring. Three RAF camps known as Camps 1, 4 and 5 were constructed in Ashenbank Wood following the outbreak of the Second World War when Gravesend Airport was requisitioned by the Air Ministry to become a satellite station for Biggin Hill. There were 76 structures within the camps including three officers' barracks, but the remains of Camps 1 and 4 were lost to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. However, there are still four underground air raid shelters on the site and the entrance to two of them can be seen here. There is also an information board - see <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7603082" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7603082">Link</a>
Entrances to underground air raid shelters in Ashenbank Wood
The northern part of Ashenbank Wood here is owned by the Woodland Trust whilst the southern part is in private ownership. A small part of Ashenbank Wood was lost when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link was built to the north. The striking features of Ashenbank Wood are the numerous veteran trees and pollards. Ashenbank Wood is also well known for its prolific shows of bluebell and wood anemone throughout the site in the spring. Three RAF camps known as Camps 1, 4 and 5 were constructed in Ashenbank Wood following the outbreak of the Second World War when Gravesend Airport was requisitioned by the Air Ministry to become a satellite station for Biggin Hill. There were 76 structures within the camps including three officers' barracks, but the remains of Camps 1 and 4 were lost to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. However, there are still four underground air raid shelters on the site and the entrance to two of them can be seen here. There is also an information board - see Link
Information board in Ashenbank Wood The northern part of Ashenbank Wood here is owned by the Woodland Trust whilst the southern part is in private ownership. A small part of Ashenbank Wood was lost when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link was built to the north. The striking features of Ashenbank Wood are the numerous veteran trees and pollards. Ashenbank Wood is also well known for its prolific shows of bluebell and wood anemone throughout the site in the spring. The entrance to two of the air raid shelters can be seen at <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7603079" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7603079">Link</a>
Information board in Ashenbank Wood
The northern part of Ashenbank Wood here is owned by the Woodland Trust whilst the southern part is in private ownership. A small part of Ashenbank Wood was lost when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link was built to the north. The striking features of Ashenbank Wood are the numerous veteran trees and pollards. Ashenbank Wood is also well known for its prolific shows of bluebell and wood anemone throughout the site in the spring. The entrance to two of the air raid shelters can be seen at Link
Entrance to underground air raid shelter in Ashenbank Wood The northern part of Ashenbank Wood here is owned by the Woodland Trust whilst the southern part is in private ownership. A small part of Ashenbank Wood was lost when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link was built to the north. The striking features of Ashenbank Wood are the numerous veteran trees and pollards. Ashenbank Wood is also well known for its prolific shows of bluebell and wood anemone throughout the site in the spring. Three RAF camps known as Camps 1, 4 and 5 were constructed in Ashenbank Wood following the outbreak of the Second World War when Gravesend Airport was requisitioned by the Air Ministry to become a satellite station for Biggin Hill. There were 76 structures within the camps including three officers' barracks, but the remains of Camps 1 and 4 were lost to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. However, there are still four underground air raid shelters on the site and the entrance to one of them can be seen here. There is also an information board - see <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7603082" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7603082">Link</a>
Entrance to underground air raid shelter in Ashenbank Wood
The northern part of Ashenbank Wood here is owned by the Woodland Trust whilst the southern part is in private ownership. A small part of Ashenbank Wood was lost when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link was built to the north. The striking features of Ashenbank Wood are the numerous veteran trees and pollards. Ashenbank Wood is also well known for its prolific shows of bluebell and wood anemone throughout the site in the spring. Three RAF camps known as Camps 1, 4 and 5 were constructed in Ashenbank Wood following the outbreak of the Second World War when Gravesend Airport was requisitioned by the Air Ministry to become a satellite station for Biggin Hill. There were 76 structures within the camps including three officers' barracks, but the remains of Camps 1 and 4 were lost to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. However, there are still four underground air raid shelters on the site and the entrance to one of them can be seen here. There is also an information board - see Link
Entrance to underground air raid shelter in Ashenbank Wood The northern part of Ashenbank Wood here is owned by the Woodland Trust whilst the southern part is in private ownership. A small part of Ashenbank Wood was lost when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link was built to the north. The striking features of Ashenbank Wood are the numerous veteran trees and pollards. Ashenbank Wood is also well known for its prolific shows of bluebell and wood anemone throughout the site in the spring. Three RAF camps known as Camps 1, 4 and 5 were constructed in Ashenbank Wood following the outbreak of the Second World War when Gravesend Airport was requisitioned by the Air Ministry to become a satellite station for Biggin Hill. There were 76 structures within the camps including three officers' barracks, but the remains of Camps 1 and 4 were lost to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. However, there are still four underground air raid shelters on the site and the entrance to one of them can be seen here. There is also an information board - see <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7603082" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7603082">Link</a>
Entrance to underground air raid shelter in Ashenbank Wood
The northern part of Ashenbank Wood here is owned by the Woodland Trust whilst the southern part is in private ownership. A small part of Ashenbank Wood was lost when the Channel Tunnel Rail Link was built to the north. The striking features of Ashenbank Wood are the numerous veteran trees and pollards. Ashenbank Wood is also well known for its prolific shows of bluebell and wood anemone throughout the site in the spring. Three RAF camps known as Camps 1, 4 and 5 were constructed in Ashenbank Wood following the outbreak of the Second World War when Gravesend Airport was requisitioned by the Air Ministry to become a satellite station for Biggin Hill. There were 76 structures within the camps including three officers' barracks, but the remains of Camps 1 and 4 were lost to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. However, there are still four underground air raid shelters on the site and the entrance to one of them can be seen here. There is also an information board - see Link
Houses on Gravesend Road (A226)
Houses on Gravesend Road (A226)
Cobham mausoleum Deep in Cobham woods stands this Neo-Classical style mausoleum. This mausoleum was built on the instructions of the 3rd Earl of Darnley by architect James Watt in 1786.
Cobham mausoleum
Deep in Cobham woods stands this Neo-Classical style mausoleum. This mausoleum was built on the instructions of the 3rd Earl of Darnley by architect James Watt in 1786.
CTRL and A2 at Shorne The CTRL (Channel Tunnel Rail Link) running parallel to the A2 at the (road) junction for Shorne and Cobham.
CTRL and A2 at Shorne
The CTRL (Channel Tunnel Rail Link) running parallel to the A2 at the (road) junction for Shorne and Cobham.
Entrance to Shorne Wood Country Park
Entrance to Shorne Wood Country Park
Grounds of Cobham Hall Cobham Hall is a private school with extensive grounds - viewed here from the road along the western edge of the estate.
Grounds of Cobham Hall
Cobham Hall is a private school with extensive grounds - viewed here from the road along the western edge of the estate.
Ashenbank Wood, Cobham One of several public paths through Ashenbank Wood
Ashenbank Wood, Cobham
One of several public paths through Ashenbank Wood
Byway through Ashenbank Wood
Byway through Ashenbank Wood
Eurostar at Cobham Eurostar on the new Channel Tunnel Rail Link near Cobham at the point where it runs from embankment into cutting.
Eurostar at Cobham
Eurostar on the new Channel Tunnel Rail Link near Cobham at the point where it runs from embankment into cutting.
Cobham Hall Lodge The lodge to Cobham Hall (now a school) is part of a farmstead.
Cobham Hall Lodge
The lodge to Cobham Hall (now a school) is part of a farmstead.
View towards Park Pale Park Pale is by the A2 just about where it becomes the M2. The Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) may also mistily be seen.
View towards Park Pale
Park Pale is by the A2 just about where it becomes the M2. The Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) may also mistily be seen.
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Furzy Leas Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ6870 (Lat: 51.405776, Lng: 0.42609024)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Gravesham

Police Authority: Kent

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Located within 500m of 51.405776,0.42609024
Leisure: playground
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: Good paths but some rough ground in the playground itself
Lat/Long: 51.4044601/0.4214387
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Bus Stop
Shorne Woods Country Park
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A017540A
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Country Park
Naptan Indicator: adj
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Naptan Street: The Ridgeway
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.4033326/0.4212925
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Bus Stop
Shorne Woods Country Park
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A037860A
Naptan Bearing: NE
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Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Shorne Country Park
Naptan NaptanCode: kntdpdgm
Naptan Street: Brewers Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.4032309/0.4214309
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Shorne Ridgeway
Place: village
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Lat/Long: 51.4083832/0.4317704
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Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4036113/0.4199947
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Shorne Woods Country Park
Bus: yes
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Lat/Long: 51.4032872/0.4213364
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Shorne Woods Country Park
Bus: yes
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Lat/Long: 51.4032982/0.4213658
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Material: metal
Maxwidth: 1
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 51.4045457/0.4253114
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Material: metal
Maxwidth: 1
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 51.4049959/0.4270848
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