Bassiline Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Swale

England

Bassiline Wood

Entrance to Old Rectory Stables, Milstead The drive leads off Horn Hill.
Entrance to Old Rectory Stables, Milstead Credit: pam fray

Bassiline Wood, located in Kent, is a picturesque forest known for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, this woodland offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The forest is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and chestnut, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and a cool atmosphere during the summer months. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the woodland.

Bassiline Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Visitors may spot a wide range of bird species, such as owls, woodpeckers, and thrushes, as well as small mammals like squirrels and foxes. The forest also provides a habitat for several species of butterflies and insects, adding to the biodiversity of the area.

Walking and hiking trails crisscross the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These well-maintained paths provide an opportunity to immerse oneself in nature, offering glimpses of serene ponds and babbling brooks along the way.

Bassiline Wood is a designated nature reserve, managed by the local authorities to preserve its natural features and protect its wildlife. The woodland is open to the public year-round, and visitors are encouraged to respect the environment and adhere to any guidelines or regulations in place to ensure its preservation.

Overall, Bassiline Wood is a captivating natural haven, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and providing a valuable habitat for numerous species of plants and animals.

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Bassiline Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.301572/0.72860827 or Grid Reference TQ9059. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance to Old Rectory Stables, Milstead The drive leads off Horn Hill.
Entrance to Old Rectory Stables, Milstead
The drive leads off Horn Hill.
Signpost and cottage, Milstead Northwards, Rawling Street leads to Sittingbourne, southwards Frinsted Road leads to Frinsted and Doddington. Rose Cottage is a Grade II listed building.
Signpost and cottage, Milstead
Northwards, Rawling Street leads to Sittingbourne, southwards Frinsted Road leads to Frinsted and Doddington. Rose Cottage is a Grade II listed building.
Rose Cottage, Milstead On Rawling Street, a Grade II listed building.
Rose Cottage, Milstead
On Rawling Street, a Grade II listed building.
Village sign, Milstead A wooden sign on the wall of the Village Hall. The plaque beneath states that it was carved by Mr. Norman Smithers and unveiled by Cllr. Jean Newman in 1993.
Village sign, Milstead
A wooden sign on the wall of the Village Hall. The plaque beneath states that it was carved by Mr. Norman Smithers and unveiled by Cllr. Jean Newman in 1993.
Ceramic tiles round the base of the Village Hall, Milstead One set of 26, one for each letter of the alphabet, created by local people. This is one of 8 contributed by Nigel Hobbins.
Ceramic tiles round the base of the Village Hall, Milstead
One set of 26, one for each letter of the alphabet, created by local people. This is one of 8 contributed by Nigel Hobbins.
Milstead Cricket Club ground and pavilion The entrance is in Rawling Street, opposite the Village Hall.
Milstead Cricket Club ground and pavilion
The entrance is in Rawling Street, opposite the Village Hall.
19th century gravestone in Milstead churchyard On the western side of the Church of St. Mary and the Holy Cross.
19th century gravestone in Milstead churchyard
On the western side of the Church of St. Mary and the Holy Cross.
Lych gate, the church of St. Mary and the Holy Cross, Milstead
Lych gate, the church of St. Mary and the Holy Cross, Milstead
Gravestone, the church of St. Mary and the Holy Cross, Milstead The remains of an 18th  century gravestone.
Gravestone, the church of St. Mary and the Holy Cross, Milstead
The remains of an 18th century gravestone.
Crossroads at Bluetown Sawpit Road is straight ahead while Down Court Road is on the right.
Crossroads at Bluetown
Sawpit Road is straight ahead while Down Court Road is on the right.
Crossroads at Bluetown Mintching Wood Lane is to the right while the continuation of Sawpit Road is to the left.
Crossroads at Bluetown
Mintching Wood Lane is to the right while the continuation of Sawpit Road is to the left.
House at Bluetown Mintching Wood Lane is to the left of the house while Sawpit Road is to the right. The photograph is taken from Down Court Road.
House at Bluetown
Mintching Wood Lane is to the left of the house while Sawpit Road is to the right. The photograph is taken from Down Court Road.
Flooded road on Mintching Wood Lane Street View shows that it is common to have water here, even in late summer - <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.2922289,0.7393942,3a,75y,356.57h,80.12t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sCAqZ_ztriv3A21Dsp1d4VQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.2922289,0.7393942,3a,75y,356.57h,80.12t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sCAqZ_ztriv3A21Dsp1d4VQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

This was particularly bad and necessitated walking along the bank to the left of the road.
Flooded road on Mintching Wood Lane
Street View shows that it is common to have water here, even in late summer - LinkExternal link This was particularly bad and necessitated walking along the bank to the left of the road.
View from Manor Road This short lane links Manor Road with Mintching Wood Lane.
View from Manor Road
This short lane links Manor Road with Mintching Wood Lane.
View from Manor Road This tree is standing alongside the short lane which links Manor Road with Mintching Wood Lane - see <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7672493" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7672493">Link</a>
View from Manor Road
This tree is standing alongside the short lane which links Manor Road with Mintching Wood Lane - see Link
Out of season apple trees This is seen from Manor Road. As can be seen, there are still a great many windfalls.
Out of season apple trees
This is seen from Manor Road. As can be seen, there are still a great many windfalls.
Apple orchard in December This is seen from Manor Road. As can be seen, there are still a great many windfalls.
Apple orchard in December
This is seen from Manor Road. As can be seen, there are still a great many windfalls.
An unusual war memorial The wording on the memorial states "In this field the 3rd Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment Lt Col G. H. Burges Commanding was encamped during the summers of 1916 - 1917". The memorial is next to Horn Hill and close to the entrance to the Girl Guiding Hall at Hornhill. See also <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7672535" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7672535">Link</a>
An unusual war memorial
The wording on the memorial states "In this field the 3rd Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment Lt Col G. H. Burges Commanding was encamped during the summers of 1916 - 1917". The memorial is next to Horn Hill and close to the entrance to the Girl Guiding Hall at Hornhill. See also Link
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Bassiline Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ9059 (Lat: 51.301572, Lng: 0.72860827)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Swale

Police Authority: Kent

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