Waregrave's Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Maidstone

England

Waregrave's Wood

Fields beside the River Medway
Fields beside the River Medway Credit: David Martin

Waregrave's Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Kent, England. Spanning over a vast area, this woodland paradise offers visitors a serene and enchanting experience. The wood is nestled amidst rolling hills and lush green meadows, creating a stunning backdrop for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with ancient oak and beech trees dominating the landscape. These majestic trees tower over the forest floor, providing a sheltered habitat for a variety of woodland creatures. Bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers can often be spotted flitting between the branches, while squirrels and deer roam freely beneath.

Exploring Waregrave's Wood is a delight for those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature. Numerous walking trails wind their way through the woodland, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings. The air is filled with the soothing sounds of rustling leaves, chirping birds, and the occasional crunch of twigs underfoot.

The wood also boasts a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back centuries. Remains of ancient settlements, including burial mounds and earthworks, can be found within the forest, providing a glimpse into the area's past.

Whether it's admiring the vibrant spring flowers, enjoying a leisurely picnic, or simply reveling in the beauty of nature, Waregrave's Wood is a haven that offers a respite from the stresses of modern life. It is a place where one can escape and reconnect with the wonders of the natural world.

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Waregrave's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.24777/0.43299615 or Grid Reference TQ6952. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields beside the River Medway
Fields beside the River Medway
Fields above the Medway near Tutsham Hall
Fields above the Medway near Tutsham Hall
Footpath between fences at Tutsham hall
Footpath between fences at Tutsham hall
Footpath on track through Tutsham Hall Many of the former farm buildings have been converted into separate residences.
Footpath on track through Tutsham Hall
Many of the former farm buildings have been converted into separate residences.
View along fence towards Tutsham Cottages
View along fence towards Tutsham Cottages
Fields beside Ewell Lane
Fields beside Ewell Lane
Paddock in valley at West Farleigh
Paddock in valley at West Farleigh
Footpath on track through buildings at Smiths Hill
Footpath on track through buildings at Smiths Hill
Teston Lock and weir
Teston Lock and weir
Upper gates of Teston Lock
Upper gates of Teston Lock
Teston Bridge Carrying Teston Lane over the River Medway.
Teston Bridge
Carrying Teston Lane over the River Medway.
Gooseberry Wasp Gall Gooseberry Wasp Galls form on catkins of the Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) and are the sexual-phase galls of the gall wasp species Andricus grossulariae.
The asexual-phase wasp galls of the species form on acorns of English Oak (Quercus robur). 
A female gall-causer wasp (ie a wasp of family Cynipidae) lays her egg in the tissue of the host plant, inducing the plant to form the gall in which the egg hatches to a larva. The larva feeds on the tissue of the gall while developing into a wasp able to emerge and fly from the gall. Ref:P9160042ug.
Gooseberry Wasp Gall
Gooseberry Wasp Galls form on catkins of the Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) and are the sexual-phase galls of the gall wasp species Andricus grossulariae. The asexual-phase wasp galls of the species form on acorns of English Oak (Quercus robur). A female gall-causer wasp (ie a wasp of family Cynipidae) lays her egg in the tissue of the host plant, inducing the plant to form the gall in which the egg hatches to a larva. The larva feeds on the tissue of the gall while developing into a wasp able to emerge and fly from the gall. Ref:P9160042ug.
Gooseberry Wasp Gall Gooseberry Wasp Galls form on catkins of the Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) and are the sexual-phase galls of the gall wasp species Andricus grossulariae.
The asexual-phase wasp galls of the species form on acorns of English Oak (Quercus robur). 
A female gall-causer wasp (ie a wasp of family Cynipidae) lays her egg in the tissue of the host plant, inducing the plant to form the gall in which the egg hatches to a larva. The larva feeds on the tissue of the gall while developing into a wasp able to emerge and fly from the gall. Ref:P9160044ug.
Gooseberry Wasp Gall
Gooseberry Wasp Galls form on catkins of the Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) and are the sexual-phase galls of the gall wasp species Andricus grossulariae. The asexual-phase wasp galls of the species form on acorns of English Oak (Quercus robur). A female gall-causer wasp (ie a wasp of family Cynipidae) lays her egg in the tissue of the host plant, inducing the plant to form the gall in which the egg hatches to a larva. The larva feeds on the tissue of the gall while developing into a wasp able to emerge and fly from the gall. Ref:P9160044ug.
Silk Button Wasp Galls Silk button wasp galls (caused by the Cynipini wasp species Neuroterus numismalis). 3mm diameter golden brown discs with a central depression in the centre. On the underside of an oak leaf. 
A female gall-causer wasp (ie a wasp of family Cynipidae) lays her egg in the tissue of the host plant, inducing the plant to form the gall in which the egg hatches to a larva. The larva feeds on the tissue of the gall while developing into a wasp able to emerge and fly from the gall. Ref:P9160106ug.
Silk Button Wasp Galls
Silk button wasp galls (caused by the Cynipini wasp species Neuroterus numismalis). 3mm diameter golden brown discs with a central depression in the centre. On the underside of an oak leaf. A female gall-causer wasp (ie a wasp of family Cynipidae) lays her egg in the tissue of the host plant, inducing the plant to form the gall in which the egg hatches to a larva. The larva feeds on the tissue of the gall while developing into a wasp able to emerge and fly from the gall. Ref:P9160106ug.
Silk Button Wasp Galls Silk button wasp galls (caused by the Cynipini wasp species Neuroterus numismalis). 3mm diameter golden brown discs with a central depression in the centre. On the underside of an oak leaf. 
A female gall-causer wasp (ie a wasp of family Cynipidae) lays her egg in the tissue of the host plant, inducing the plant to form the gall in which the egg hatches to a larva. The larva feeds on the tissue of the gall while developing into a wasp able to emerge and fly from the gall. Ref:P9160097ug.
Silk Button Wasp Galls
Silk button wasp galls (caused by the Cynipini wasp species Neuroterus numismalis). 3mm diameter golden brown discs with a central depression in the centre. On the underside of an oak leaf. A female gall-causer wasp (ie a wasp of family Cynipidae) lays her egg in the tissue of the host plant, inducing the plant to form the gall in which the egg hatches to a larva. The larva feeds on the tissue of the gall while developing into a wasp able to emerge and fly from the gall. Ref:P9160097ug.
Kenward Hill Officially Kenward Road but to local cyclists it's Kenward Hill.
Kenward Hill
Officially Kenward Road but to local cyclists it's Kenward Hill.
Lavender field Kenward Road A different crop in 2015 on the south facing field beside Kenward Road
Lavender field Kenward Road
A different crop in 2015 on the south facing field beside Kenward Road
Strawberry field, Kenward Road
Strawberry field, Kenward Road
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Waregrave's Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ6952 (Lat: 51.24777, Lng: 0.43299615)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Maidstone

Police Authority: Kent

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Located within 500m of 51.24777,0.43299615
Note: There was a kissing gate here but the moving part has been removed
Lat/Long: 51.2503222/0.4355477
Barrier: stile
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 51.2485142/0.4330934
Barrier: stile
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 51.2485856/0.4323068
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Material: metal
Lat/Long: 51.2483285/0.4261211
Addr City: Wateringbury
Addr Housename: Bow Meadow Cottages
Lat/Long: 51.2468666/0.4264085
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