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Hatch Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Swale

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Hatch Wood

Sunken Garden, Doddington Place Looking across the central pond towards the house. This part of the gardens <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/the-sunken-garden/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/the-sunken-garden/">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> was re-designed some 10 years previously, adding eight new flower beds.
Sunken Garden, Doddington Place Credit: Paul Harrop

Hatch Wood, located in Kent, England, is a picturesque forest that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is predominantly made up of oak and beech trees, creating a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of flora and fauna. Bluebells carpet the forest floor in the spring, creating a vibrant and colorful display that attracts visitors from all around.

Hatch Wood is intersected by a network of well-maintained footpaths, which allows visitors to explore the area at their own pace. The paths meander through the forest, leading to hidden clearings, small ponds, and even a stream, adding to the charm of the wood.

Wildlife thrives in Hatch Wood, with a diverse range of species calling it home. Squirrels can often be spotted darting between the trees, while birdwatchers may be lucky enough to spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Deer are also known to roam the wood, adding to the sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

Hatch Wood is easily accessible, with a car park nearby and public transportation options available. The wood offers a peaceful retreat for visitors, who can enjoy the fresh air, natural beauty, and the soothing sounds of nature. Whether for a leisurely stroll, a picnic, or wildlife spotting, Hatch Wood is a haven for those seeking a connection with nature in the heart of Kent.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.280911/0.81452003 or Grid Reference TQ9657. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sunken Garden, Doddington Place Looking across the central pond towards the house. This part of the gardens <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/the-sunken-garden/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/the-sunken-garden/">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> was re-designed some 10 years previously, adding eight new flower beds.
Sunken Garden, Doddington Place
Looking across the central pond towards the house. This part of the gardens LinkExternal link was re-designed some 10 years previously, adding eight new flower beds.
Door in the wall, Doddington Place Gardens In the small paved garden to the north of the sunk garden, the door leads through to the private grounds of the house <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/">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>
Door in the wall, Doddington Place Gardens
In the small paved garden to the north of the sunk garden, the door leads through to the private grounds of the house LinkExternal link
South terrace, Doddington Place Gardens Overlooking the rock garden, the terrace has a wall at the end into which are set plaques commemorating several generations of the Oldfield family's dogs, as well as the housekeeper who walked many of them. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/">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>
South terrace, Doddington Place Gardens
Overlooking the rock garden, the terrace has a wall at the end into which are set plaques commemorating several generations of the Oldfield family's dogs, as well as the housekeeper who walked many of them. LinkExternal link
Folly, Doddington Place Gardens The folly, at the eastern end of the gardens <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.doddingtonplacegardens.co.uk/">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> was built in 1997 by Doddington-based builder, G L Streeting, using local flint, and bricks made in the area. The house's owner, Richard Oldfield designed it as a memorial to his first wife, Alexndra, who died in 1995. Sir Roy Strong described it as a ‘piece of Hampton Court’.
Folly, Doddington Place Gardens
The folly, at the eastern end of the gardens LinkExternal link was built in 1997 by Doddington-based builder, G L Streeting, using local flint, and bricks made in the area. The house's owner, Richard Oldfield designed it as a memorial to his first wife, Alexndra, who died in 1995. Sir Roy Strong described it as a ‘piece of Hampton Court’.
Pond at Doddington Place Gardens At the end of the avenue of silver birch trees, an informal pond on the fringe of the woodland. Some of the park's many huge cloud-pruned yew hedges can be seen on the right
Pond at Doddington Place Gardens
At the end of the avenue of silver birch trees, an informal pond on the fringe of the woodland. Some of the park's many huge cloud-pruned yew hedges can be seen on the right
Field gate near Seed By the footpath that runs between Eastling and Seed.
Field gate near Seed
By the footpath that runs between Eastling and Seed.
Valley near Seed Sheep grazing in the field with Newnham in the distance.
Valley near Seed
Sheep grazing in the field with Newnham in the distance.
Snowdrops in Sharsted Court, Newnham An early display, mostly in bud.
Snowdrops in Sharsted Court, Newnham
An early display, mostly in bud.
Cemetery, Newnham Belonging to St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Newnham.
Cemetery, Newnham
Belonging to St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Newnham.
M2: Sharstead Hill overbridge The M2 runs for 26 miles between Strood and Faversham. It was constructed between 1963 and 1965. Read more at wikipedia <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M2_motorway_(Great_Britain)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M2_motorway_(Great_Britain)">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>
M2: Sharstead Hill overbridge
The M2 runs for 26 miles between Strood and Faversham. It was constructed between 1963 and 1965. Read more at wikipedia LinkExternal link
Sharsted Hill Through Sharsted Wood.
Sharsted Hill
Through Sharsted Wood.
Sharsted Hill Sharsted Court entrance to the left.
Sharsted Hill
Sharsted Court entrance to the left.
George Inn sign Sign for <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/915103">TQ9557 : The George Inn, Newnham</a>, a Shepherd Neame pub on The Street.
George Inn sign
Sign for TQ9557 : The George Inn, Newnham, a Shepherd Neame pub on The Street.
The Carpenters Arms sign Sign for <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2563926">TQ9656 : The Carpenters Arms, Eastling</a>], a Shepherd Neame pub on The Street.
The Carpenters Arms sign
Sign for TQ9656 : The Carpenters Arms, Eastling], a Shepherd Neame pub on The Street.
The Carpenters Arms, Eastling A Shepherd Neame pub on The Street. Also see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2563924">TQ9656 : The Carpenters Arms sign</a>
The Carpenters Arms, Eastling
A Shepherd Neame pub on The Street. Also see TQ9656 : The Carpenters Arms sign
Kettle Hill junction
Kettle Hill junction
Kettle Hill underground sources
Kettle Hill underground sources
M2 Bridge over Homestall Road
M2 Bridge over Homestall Road
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Hatch Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ9657 (Lat: 51.280911, Lng: 0.81452003)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Swale

Police Authority: Kent

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Bus Stop
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