Wheatgratten Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Maidstone

England

Wheatgratten Wood

Scots pine trees, south of Warren Street Bordering farmland by Raynors Hill.
Scots pine trees, south of Warren Street Credit: pam fray

Wheatgratten Wood is a serene and picturesque forest located in the county of Kent, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life.

The wood is primarily composed of a variety of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a rich and vibrant tapestry of colors throughout the year. These trees provide a diverse and vital habitat for a myriad of wildlife, including various bird species, small mammals, and insects.

Visitors to Wheatgratten Wood can explore the numerous walking trails that wind their way through the forest, immersing themselves in the natural beauty that surrounds them. The trails offer glimpses of enchanting wildflowers that bloom in the spring and summer months, adding bursts of color to the lush greenery.

This woodland is also home to a small pond, which serves as a watering hole for the local wildlife. The pond provides a tranquil spot for visitors to sit and observe the diverse array of bird species that frequent the area.

Wheatgratten Wood is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby for the convenience of visitors. The forest is open to the public throughout the year, offering a peaceful retreat for individuals and families alike. Whether it is a leisurely stroll, a birdwatching expedition, or simply a desire to reconnect with nature, Wheatgratten Wood provides an idyllic setting to escape the stresses of everyday life.

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Wheatgratten Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.224451/0.73659021 or Grid Reference TQ9150. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Scots pine trees, south of Warren Street Bordering farmland by Raynors Hill.
Scots pine trees, south of Warren Street
Bordering farmland by Raynors Hill.
Old Shelve Farm, south east of Lenham Viewed from the North Downs Way. The A2, Ashford Road, is in front of it.
Old Shelve Farm, south east of Lenham
Viewed from the North Downs Way. The A2, Ashford Road, is in front of it.
Track leading off the North Downs Way near Lenham The Pilgrim's Way was an ancient trackway used as a trading route by prehistoric people. It has been dated by archaeological finds to 500–450 BC, but probably has been in existence since the Stone Age. It is also supposed to be the historic route taken by pilgrims from Winchester to the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury. It certainly was one of them but not the only one. Parts of it, as here, are followed by the North Downs Way.

This track leads uphill to Waterditch Farm.
Track leading off the North Downs Way near Lenham
The Pilgrim's Way was an ancient trackway used as a trading route by prehistoric people. It has been dated by archaeological finds to 500–450 BC, but probably has been in existence since the Stone Age. It is also supposed to be the historic route taken by pilgrims from Winchester to the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury. It certainly was one of them but not the only one. Parts of it, as here, are followed by the North Downs Way. This track leads uphill to Waterditch Farm.
View from the North Downs Way near Lenham The Pilgrim's Way was an ancient trackway used as a trading route by prehistoric people. It has been dated by archaeological finds to 500–450 BC, but probably has been in existence since the Stone Age. It is also supposed to be the historic route taken by pilgrims from Winchester to the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury. It certainly was one of them but not the only one. Parts of it, as here, are followed by the North Downs Way.
View from the North Downs Way near Lenham
The Pilgrim's Way was an ancient trackway used as a trading route by prehistoric people. It has been dated by archaeological finds to 500–450 BC, but probably has been in existence since the Stone Age. It is also supposed to be the historic route taken by pilgrims from Winchester to the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury. It certainly was one of them but not the only one. Parts of it, as here, are followed by the North Downs Way.
High Speed One from Bowley Lane This view from Bowley Lane, which here crosses High Speed 1 and the M20 (which is just beyond the trees on the left), looks in the direction of Ebbsfleet International and St Pancras International.
High Speed One from Bowley Lane
This view from Bowley Lane, which here crosses High Speed 1 and the M20 (which is just beyond the trees on the left), looks in the direction of Ebbsfleet International and St Pancras International.
High Speed One from Bowley Lane This view from Bowley Lane, which here crosses High Speed 1 and the M20 (which is just beyond the trees on the right), looks in the direction of Ashford International and the Channel Tunnel.
High Speed One from Bowley Lane
This view from Bowley Lane, which here crosses High Speed 1 and the M20 (which is just beyond the trees on the right), looks in the direction of Ashford International and the Channel Tunnel.
Northbound M20, Bowley Lane Bridge Bowley Lane crosses the M20 at Lenham Heath.
Northbound M20, Bowley Lane Bridge
Bowley Lane crosses the M20 at Lenham Heath.
Corn field off Forstal Road
Corn field off Forstal Road
Drive to Cherry Farm Past Mulberry House and Barn.
Drive to Cherry Farm
Past Mulberry House and Barn.
Lenham Forstal Road Named track off Rose Lane to Heathfield Bungalows.
Lenham Forstal Road
Named track off Rose Lane to Heathfield Bungalows.
Forstal Road
Forstal Road
Field off Forstal Road
Field off Forstal Road
Forstal Road Past Shelve Farm, approaching junction with the A20 Ashford Road.
Forstal Road
Past Shelve Farm, approaching junction with the A20 Ashford Road.
Oast House at New Shelve Farm, Lenham Forstal, Kent Single round kiln oast house. A second larger kiln to the North West side was removed after 1960. Converted to a dwelling in 2010s.
Oast House at New Shelve Farm, Lenham Forstal, Kent
Single round kiln oast house. A second larger kiln to the North West side was removed after 1960. Converted to a dwelling in 2010s.
Sloes by Hubbards Hill In a roadside hedge near Great Pivington Farm.
Sloes by Hubbards Hill
In a roadside hedge near Great Pivington Farm.
Barley fields by Hubbards Hill
Barley fields by Hubbards Hill
Hubbards Hill
Hubbards Hill
Forstal Road
Forstal Road
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Wheatgratten Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ9150 (Lat: 51.224451, Lng: 0.73659021)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Maidstone

Police Authority: Kent

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Lenham Forstal
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