Round Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Ashford

England

Round Wood

A rare tree in Beech Court Gardens, Challock To the west of the house is the Kalopanax septemlobus, the rarest tree in the garden. It is of the ivy family with leaves like eagle claws. In 2003 it flowered for the first time. It is native to Japan, China and Korea and arrived in Britain in 1865.
A rare tree in Beech Court Gardens, Challock Credit: pam fray

Round Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated near the village of Tudeley and covers an area of approximately 35 acres. The wood is part of the larger Tudeley Woods complex, which consists of several interconnected woodlands.

As the name suggests, Round Wood is characterized by its circular shape, which is believed to be the result of its origins as a medieval hunting ground. The wood is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of bluebells and other wildflowers during the spring months, adding to the wood's natural beauty.

Round Wood is a haven for wildlife, providing a habitat for a diverse range of species. It is home to various birds, including woodpeckers, nightingales, and tawny owls. Mammals such as deer, foxes, and badgers can also be spotted within the wood. The tranquil atmosphere and abundance of wildlife make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

The wood offers a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting surroundings. The paths wind their way through the trees, offering glimpses of stunning vistas and secluded clearings. Interpretive signs are placed along the trails, providing information about the woodland's history, flora, and fauna.

Overall, Round Wood in Kent is a natural gem, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a serene environment, surrounded by ancient trees and the sounds of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.223388/0.86510758 or Grid Reference TR0051. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A rare tree in Beech Court Gardens, Challock To the west of the house is the Kalopanax septemlobus, the rarest tree in the garden. It is of the ivy family with leaves like eagle claws. In 2003 it flowered for the first time. It is native to Japan, China and Korea and arrived in Britain in 1865.
A rare tree in Beech Court Gardens, Challock
To the west of the house is the Kalopanax septemlobus, the rarest tree in the garden. It is of the ivy family with leaves like eagle claws. In 2003 it flowered for the first time. It is native to Japan, China and Korea and arrived in Britain in 1865.
View of woodland near Bell's Forstal Seen from Loose Down Road.
View of woodland near Bell's Forstal
Seen from Loose Down Road.
Track through Hurst Wood The track is a byway to the A251.
Track through Hurst Wood
The track is a byway to the A251.
Farm track off Faversham Road Leading to a barn concealed behind the trees.
Farm track off Faversham Road
Leading to a barn concealed behind the trees.
Footpath near Landew's Farm Footpath from Green Lane through fields towards Chantry Wood.
Footpath near Landew's Farm
Footpath from Green Lane through fields towards Chantry Wood.
Track at Landew's Farm
Track at Landew's Farm
Field gate at Landew's Farm On footpath from Green Lane through fields towards Chantry Wood.
Field gate at Landew's Farm
On footpath from Green Lane through fields towards Chantry Wood.
Footpath near Landew's Farm Footpath from Green Lane through fields towards Chantry Wood.
Footpath near Landew's Farm
Footpath from Green Lane through fields towards Chantry Wood.
Green Lane Autumnal narrow lane looping on and off the A252 Canterbury Road. High Snoad Wood to the left.
Green Lane
Autumnal narrow lane looping on and off the A252 Canterbury Road. High Snoad Wood to the left.
The pond and oast at Beech Court Gardens Beech Court Gardens just outside Challock are well known for their collections of trees, rhododendrons, climbing roses and hydrangeas. They also serve lunches and teas in the old oast house which is here seen across the pond. The original traditional oast would have been on the right of this building. For more information see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.beechcourtgardens.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.beechcourtgardens.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>
The pond and oast at Beech Court Gardens
Beech Court Gardens just outside Challock are well known for their collections of trees, rhododendrons, climbing roses and hydrangeas. They also serve lunches and teas in the old oast house which is here seen across the pond. The original traditional oast would have been on the right of this building. For more information see LinkExternal link
Beech Court Beech Court Gardens just outside Challock are well known for their collections of trees, rhododendrons, climbing roses and hydrangeas. They also serve lunches and teas in the old oast house. This is the 15th century farmhouse of Beech Court. For more information see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.beechcourtgardens.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.beechcourtgardens.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>
Beech Court
Beech Court Gardens just outside Challock are well known for their collections of trees, rhododendrons, climbing roses and hydrangeas. They also serve lunches and teas in the old oast house. This is the 15th century farmhouse of Beech Court. For more information see LinkExternal link
The pond and oast at Beech Court Gardens Beech Court Gardens just outside Challock are well known for their collections of trees, rhododendrons, climbing roses and hydrangeas. They also serve lunches and teas inside and outside the old oast house which is here seen across the pond. The original traditional oast would have been on the right of this building. For more information see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.beechcourtgardens.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.beechcourtgardens.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>
The pond and oast at Beech Court Gardens
Beech Court Gardens just outside Challock are well known for their collections of trees, rhododendrons, climbing roses and hydrangeas. They also serve lunches and teas inside and outside the old oast house which is here seen across the pond. The original traditional oast would have been on the right of this building. For more information see LinkExternal link
Beech Court Gardens, Challock One of many clumps of foxgloves (Digitalis) growing in a shady area near the entrance to the gardens.
Beech Court Gardens, Challock
One of many clumps of foxgloves (Digitalis) growing in a shady area near the entrance to the gardens.
Beech Court Gardens, Challock Bird box and bell on the walls of the tea rooms.
Beech Court Gardens, Challock
Bird box and bell on the walls of the tea rooms.
Beech Court Gardens, Challock Looking across the pond towards Beech Court, a 17th and 19th century Grade II listed farmhouse. The gardens are open to the public at certain times.
Beech Court Gardens, Challock
Looking across the pond towards Beech Court, a 17th and 19th century Grade II listed farmhouse. The gardens are open to the public at certain times.
Beech Court Gardens, Challock The small pond is to the south of Beech Court, a Grade II listed farmhouse. The gardens are open to the public at certain times.
Beech Court Gardens, Challock
The small pond is to the south of Beech Court, a Grade II listed farmhouse. The gardens are open to the public at certain times.
Beech Court Gardens, Challock Some of the many resident hens with a cockerel in the courtyard outside the tea rooms.
Beech Court Gardens, Challock
Some of the many resident hens with a cockerel in the courtyard outside the tea rooms.
Great Paddock Farm, Canterbury Road The A252 runs 8 miles from Charing to Chilham <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7350978">TR0753 : A28, A252 junction</a>, linking the A20 (Maidstone to Ashford) with the A28 (Ashford to Canterbury).
Great Paddock Farm, Canterbury Road
The A252 runs 8 miles from Charing to Chilham TR0753 : A28, A252 junction, linking the A20 (Maidstone to Ashford) with the A28 (Ashford to Canterbury).
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Round Wood is located at Grid Ref: TR0051 (Lat: 51.223388, Lng: 0.86510758)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Ashford

Police Authority: Kent

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