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Ashes Wood

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Ashes 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

Ashes Wood, located in Kent, England, is a picturesque woodland covering an area of approximately 200 acres. This ancient forest is nestled within the beautiful Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The wood is renowned for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for the woodland floor. Bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic carpet the forest floor during spring, creating a breathtaking display of colors and scents.

Ashes Wood is home to an array of wildlife, with deer, foxes, badgers, and squirrels frequently spotted among the trees. Birdwatchers can delight in the presence of various species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, which thrive in the forest's diverse habitats.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Ashes Wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths, providing opportunities for leisurely walks and jogging. The wood also features picnic areas, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Managed by a local conservation organization, Ashes Wood is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural environment. Conservation efforts include sustainable forestry practices, wildlife monitoring, and habitat restoration projects.

Overall, Ashes Wood in Kent offers a captivating combination of natural beauty, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities, making it a cherished destination for both locals and visitors seeking an escape into nature.

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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.
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.
Forestry road in King's Wood, near Challock, Kent One of a network of forestry roads in this wood.
Forestry road in King's Wood, near Challock, Kent
One of a network of forestry roads in this wood.
Logs by side of forestry road, King's Wood, near Challock, Kent There are forestry operations in this wood carried out by the Forestry Commission.
Logs by side of forestry road, King's Wood, near Challock, Kent
There are forestry operations in this wood carried out by the Forestry Commission.
Forestry road in King's Wood, near Challock, Kent One of a network of forestry roads in this wood.
Forestry road in King's Wood, near Challock, Kent
One of a network of forestry roads in this wood.
Forestry roads, King's Wood, near Challock, Kent Junction of forestry roads. One road goes off to the right with another branching off to the left, in the middle of the picture.
Forestry roads, King's Wood, near Challock, Kent
Junction of forestry roads. One road goes off to the right with another branching off to the left, in the middle of the picture.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G1846 This can be found on the wall of Springfield House - a private dwelling - adjacent to Springfield Stores. For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm13606" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm13606">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>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G1846
This can be found on the wall of Springfield House - a private dwelling - adjacent to Springfield Stores. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G1845 This can be found on the wall of the Old Vicarage - a private dwelling - in Challock Lees. For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm13605" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm13605">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>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G1845
This can be found on the wall of the Old Vicarage - a private dwelling - in Challock Lees. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Church Lane entering Challock Lees Looking north-eastward.
Church Lane entering Challock Lees
Looking north-eastward.
Church Lane at the junction of Canterbury Road
Church Lane at the junction of Canterbury Road
The Barn Shop on Canterbury Road
The Barn Shop on Canterbury Road
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Ashes Wood is located at Grid Ref: TR0149 (Lat: 51.213405, Lng: 0.8877582)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Ashford

Police Authority: Kent

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