Capel Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Canterbury

England

Capel Wood

The entrance to Springfield Farm, Ansdore
The entrance to Springfield Farm, Ansdore Credit: David Howard

Capel Wood, located in the county of Kent in southeastern England, is a picturesque forested area that covers an approximate area of 50 hectares. Situated near the village of Capel-le-Ferne, the wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and locals seeking tranquility amidst nature.

The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide range of flora and fauna. The dense canopy provides shelter to numerous woodland creatures, such as squirrels, foxes, and a variety of bird species.

Visitors to Capel Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths, which meander through the forest, allowing for leisurely walks and exploration. Along these paths, one can find well-positioned benches and picnic areas, providing opportunities to pause and take in the peaceful surroundings.

The forest boasts a rich biodiversity, with an array of wildflowers and plants carpeting the forest floor during the spring and summer months. Bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones are just a few examples of the vibrant flora that can be observed in Capel Wood.

Furthermore, the wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological importance. It is actively managed by local authorities to preserve its natural beauty and protect its diverse habitat.

Capel Wood is easily accessible, with a nearby car park and public transportation links. Its proximity to the village of Capel-le-Ferne also means that amenities such as cafes, pubs, and visitor centers are within reach for those seeking refreshments or further information about the area.

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Capel Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.217375/1.0204267 or Grid Reference TR1150. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The entrance to Springfield Farm, Ansdore
The entrance to Springfield Farm, Ansdore
Fields by Duckpit Road
Fields by Duckpit Road
Richdore Road, Sole Street Like Minster, there are also two Sole Streets in Kent. This one is barely discernible and unlike the other one has no station.
Richdore Road, Sole Street
Like Minster, there are also two Sole Streets in Kent. This one is barely discernible and unlike the other one has no station.
Woodland by Waltham Road
Woodland by Waltham Road
Field by Anvil Green Road
Field by Anvil Green Road
Field by Anvil Green Road
Field by Anvil Green Road
Gate and track, Dene Meadows Apart from the impressive gates, the rest of the establishment looks rather impermanent.
Gate and track, Dene Meadows
Apart from the impressive gates, the rest of the establishment looks rather impermanent.
Kake Street, Waltham Whence Kake?
Kake Street, Waltham
Whence Kake?
Kake Street Heading north from Waltham, with ahead a former Wesleyan Methodist chapel, now a house.
Kake Street
Heading north from Waltham, with ahead a former Wesleyan Methodist chapel, now a house.
Ploughed Field off Kake Street
Ploughed Field off Kake Street
Unnamed Lane from Anvil Green
Unnamed Lane from Anvil Green
Old pit at edge of woodland There were two or three hereabouts. They look like filled in bell-pits, most often found for extracting iron, but flints are more likely on this geology.
Old pit at edge of woodland
There were two or three hereabouts. They look like filled in bell-pits, most often found for extracting iron, but flints are more likely on this geology.
Penny Pot Lane, Sole Street Looking northwards from the hamlet of Sole Street with Eggringe Wood on the left.
Penny Pot Lane, Sole Street
Looking northwards from the hamlet of Sole Street with Eggringe Wood on the left.
Thruxted Mill, Penny Pot Lane North of Sole Street. Not as lovely as the name suggests, this was an animal  rendering plant that dealt with cattle infected with BSE.  A legal challenge in the High Court has halted a planned housing development on the site. It follows the granting of planning permission in 2018 for up to 20 homes to be built on the heavily contaminated site.
Thruxted Mill, Penny Pot Lane
North of Sole Street. Not as lovely as the name suggests, this was an animal rendering plant that dealt with cattle infected with BSE. A legal challenge in the High Court has halted a planned housing development on the site. It follows the granting of planning permission in 2018 for up to 20 homes to be built on the heavily contaminated site.
Path and track leading to Woodsdale Farm Woodsdale Farm is a small hamlet north of Eggringe Wood and near the village of Chilham.
Path and track leading to Woodsdale Farm
Woodsdale Farm is a small hamlet north of Eggringe Wood and near the village of Chilham.
Denge Wood Open access woodland managed by the Woodland Trust.
Denge Wood
Open access woodland managed by the Woodland Trust.
Denge Wood Open access woodland managed by the Woodland Trust.
Denge Wood
Open access woodland managed by the Woodland Trust.
Tracks off Penny Pot Lane A byway to the left and bridleway to the right.
Tracks off Penny Pot Lane
A byway to the left and bridleway to the right.
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Capel Wood is located at Grid Ref: TR1150 (Lat: 51.217375, Lng: 1.0204267)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Canterbury

Police Authority: Kent

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