Newcourt Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Ashford

England

Newcourt Wood

Charing Mill Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1299636" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1299636">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> smock mill. — Charing Mill Credit: Oast House Archive

Newcourt Wood, located in Kent, England, is a picturesque forest that offers visitors a tranquil and enchanting experience. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers alike.

The wood features a mix of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a stunning canopy and provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife. Visitors can expect to encounter a range of bird species, such as woodpeckers and owls, as well as small mammals like squirrels and foxes. The woodland floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells in the spring, adding to its charm and beauty.

Newcourt Wood offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its hidden gems. The paths wind through the forest, leading to secluded clearings and babbling brooks, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and reflection. The peaceful ambiance of the wood makes it an ideal spot for picnics or simply unwinding amidst nature.

In addition to its natural beauty, Newcourt Wood holds historical significance. It is believed to have been part of an ancient deer park during the medieval period, and remnants of old walls and ditches can still be found within the woodland, hinting at its rich past.

Overall, Newcourt Wood in Kent is a captivating destination that offers a unique blend of natural splendor and historical charm. Its serene atmosphere and diverse ecosystem make it a must-visit location for anyone seeking a respite from the modern world.

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Newcourt Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.199333/0.79764639 or Grid Reference TQ9548. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Charing Mill

Grade II listed Link

smock mill.

Oast House Archive

Slopes of Charing Hill

Sweeping downland above the village of Charing

Chris Heaton

Covered reservoir at Charing

Beside the Pilgrim's Way.

Oliver Dixon

The Spice of Bengal, Charing Hill

David Howard

The Spice of Bengal, Charing Hill

It's hard to tell but this is quite possibly originally art deco with newer additions

David Howard

Charing Hill

The location (Charing) of the original Charing Cross, now in the centre of geographical London by Trafalgar Square

David Howard

North Downs Way on Pilgrims Way in Charing Hill

The long distance path head down this byway leading to several houses in Charing Hill, then the Way crosses the A252 Charing Hill Road, to follow the Pilgrims Way road to Westwell.

David Anstiss

Footpath junction on North Downs Way

The long distance path follows the Pilgrims way on a byway on the left (on tree lined path) towards Lenham. Another path heads right over a stile beside a farm gate heading past a disused quarry to Bowl Road.

David Anstiss

Footpath off Pilgrims' Way

A 120 mile route from Winchester to Canterbury, followed by mediaeval pilgrims, heading for Thomas Becket's tomb. The route follows a pre-historic trackway dated to 500BC. The Pilgrims' Way is not a designated long distance footpath, but it can be followed as most of it is roads today. It follows the lower slopes of the North Downs escarpment, carefully avoiding the steep slopes above and the sticky clay below. More information is available at Link

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Pilgrims' Way

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Reservoir by Pilgrims' Way

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North Downs Way

A long distance path in southern England. It runs from Farnham to Dover, past Godalming, Guildford, Dorking, Merstham, Otford and Rochester, along the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Kent Downs AONB. East of Boughton Lees, the path splits in two, the northern section running via Canterbury and the southern via Wye. The two sections of the path reunite at Dover. The northern route is 211 km long, and the southern route 201 km, the total length of the North Downs Way being 246 km. The pathway is mixed in that it varies throughout its length from footpath status to bridleway, byway and road. Some 19% of the Way follows roads, though 75% of those are minor lanes. It is marked by an acorn. See TQ6561 : Crossover in Long Distance pathways. See Link

for more details and an interactive map of the trail.

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Footpath off Pilgrims' Way

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Footpath off Pilgrims' Way

This path goes up the North Downs scarp slope.

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North Downs Way

for more details and an interactive map of the trail.

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The A20 descends towards Charing in 1987

The road sign is warning drivers that the next right turn is for Charing Heath Road. The tower of the parish church can be seen in the distance.

John Baker

The High Street, Charing in 1987

Taken from its junction with Old Ashford Road.

John Baker

M20 bridge carries Pluckley Road

This road links Pluckley with Charing. As the motorway crosses perpendicular to folds in the downland cuttings alternate with embankments. Many of the lanes hereabouts are on high bridges overtopping the cutting, indicating perhaps that these ancient routes sought out the higher ground?

Stuart Logan

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Newcourt Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ9548 (Lat: 51.199333, Lng: 0.79764639)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Ashford

Police Authority: Kent