Windinghill Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Swale

England

Windinghill Wood

Cuckoo Wood Farm,  near Warren Street On Cold Harbour Road.
Cuckoo Wood Farm, near Warren Street Credit: pam fray

Windinghill Wood, located in Kent, England, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Covering an expansive area of approximately 150 acres, this enchanting forest is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of tall, ancient trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which provide a cool and shady atmosphere even during the hottest summer months. A network of well-maintained trails winds through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its serpentine pathways and discover hidden nooks and crannies.

The flora and fauna of Windinghill Wood are abundant and varied. Wildflowers carpet the forest floor during spring, creating a vibrant and colorful tapestry. The wood is also home to a multitude of bird species, including the melodious song of the nightingale, and the occasional sighting of deer and foxes adds to the sense of wilderness.

For those seeking tranquility and relaxation, Windinghill Wood offers numerous picnic spots and peaceful alcoves where visitors can sit and enjoy the soothing sounds of nature. The wood is a haven for photographers and artists, providing ample opportunities to capture the beauty of the natural world.

Managed by local authorities, Windinghill Wood is easily accessible and offers ample parking facilities. The wood is open year-round and provides a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, inviting all who visit to immerse themselves in the wonders of this Kentish woodland.

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Windinghill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.253449/0.79588634 or Grid Reference TQ9554. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cuckoo Wood Farm,  near Warren Street On Cold Harbour Road.
Cuckoo Wood Farm, near Warren Street
On Cold Harbour Road.
Hurst Farm, east of Warren Street Viewed from Bunce Court Road.
Hurst Farm, east of Warren Street
Viewed from Bunce Court Road.
Bunce Court Old House, near Warren Street On Bunce Court Road.
Bunce Court Old House, near Warren Street
On Bunce Court Road.
Plaque to Anna Essinger, Bunce Court Erected by the Association of Jewish Refugees. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Essinger" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Essinger">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>
Plaque to Anna Essinger, Bunce Court
Erected by the Association of Jewish Refugees. LinkExternal link
Bunce Court Road Leading to Warren Street.
Bunce Court Road
Leading to Warren Street.
Eastling: Frith farmhouse
Eastling: Frith farmhouse
Eastling: Small field
Eastling: Small field
Eastling: Frith farmhouse garden
Eastling: Frith farmhouse garden
Felled trees in Spuckles Wood, Stalisfield Kent Wildlife Trust is identifying ash trees affected by the ash die back fungal disease and managing the trees that present the greatest risk to public safety              in Spuckles, Kennelling and Bowls Woods.
Felled trees in Spuckles Wood, Stalisfield
Kent Wildlife Trust is identifying ash trees affected by the ash die back fungal disease and managing the trees that present the greatest risk to public safety in Spuckles, Kennelling and Bowls Woods.
The Plough at Stalisfield May take some finding but well worth the effort!
The Plough at Stalisfield
May take some finding but well worth the effort!
Muck spreading at Stalisfield Several tractor-trailers busy spreading much across the corn fields -  hard for walkers to keep boots clean!
Muck spreading at Stalisfield
Several tractor-trailers busy spreading much across the corn fields - hard for walkers to keep boots clean!
Valley Farm, Otterden From the lane running between Stalisfield Road and Rigshill Road.
Valley Farm, Otterden
From the lane running between Stalisfield Road and Rigshill Road.
Valley Farm, Otterden From the lane running between Stalisfield Road and Rigshill Road.
Valley Farm, Otterden
From the lane running between Stalisfield Road and Rigshill Road.
Valley Farm, Otterden The sheep looking back in the mid distance have just run away from the feeding bin.
Valley Farm, Otterden
The sheep looking back in the mid distance have just run away from the feeding bin.
Otterden Place The track through the gate leads to Hurstwood Road. Otterden Place is an early 17th-century estate with a house and parkland. The park was laid out during the mid-18th century.
Otterden Place
The track through the gate leads to Hurstwood Road. Otterden Place is an early 17th-century estate with a house and parkland. The park was laid out during the mid-18th century.
Fungus, Otterden Place On a rotting log near St. Lawrence's Cnurch. Otterden Place is an early 17th-century estate with a house and parkland. The park was laid out during the mid-18th century.
Fungus, Otterden Place
On a rotting log near St. Lawrence's Cnurch. Otterden Place is an early 17th-century estate with a house and parkland. The park was laid out during the mid-18th century.
Fungus, Otterden Place On a rotting log near St. Lawrence's Church. Otterden Place is an early 17th-century estate with a house and parkland. The park was laid out during the mid-18th century.
Fungus, Otterden Place
On a rotting log near St. Lawrence's Church. Otterden Place is an early 17th-century estate with a house and parkland. The park was laid out during the mid-18th century.
Fungus, Otterden Place On a rotting log near St. Lawrence's Church. Otterden Place is an early 17th-century estate with a house and parkland. The park was laid out during the mid-18th century.
Fungus, Otterden Place
On a rotting log near St. Lawrence's Church. Otterden Place is an early 17th-century estate with a house and parkland. The park was laid out during the mid-18th century.
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Windinghill Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ9554 (Lat: 51.253449, Lng: 0.79588634)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Swale

Police Authority: Kent

What 3 Words

///oddly.grazed.spreading. Near Charing, Kent

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Located within 500m of 51.253449,0.79588634
Bus Stop
Gravel Hill
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Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A037960A
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Gravel Hill
Naptan Indicator: NE-bound
Naptan Landmark: Otterden Rd
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Naptan Street: Gravel Hill
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Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.2514599/0.7920394
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