Chesterfield Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Shepway

England

Chesterfield Wood

Westenhanger Station Westenhanger station serves Westenhanger in Kent. The station is on the South Eastern Main Line 64 miles south east of London Charing Cross. All trains serving Westenhanger are operated by Southeastern. It serves Folkestone Racecourse and the village of Stanford. The station opened in 1844. — Westenhanger Station Credit: N Chadwick

Chesterfield Wood, located in the county of Kent, is a picturesque forest that offers visitors a serene and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Spanning an area of approximately 100 hectares, this wood is renowned for its beautiful and diverse range of trees, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

The wood is predominantly made up of broadleaved trees, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These majestic trees create a stunning canopy that provides shade during the summer months and bursts into a vibrant display of colors during the autumn season. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich variety of plant life, including bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, which add to the enchanting atmosphere of the woodland.

Chesterfield Wood is home to an array of wildlife, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and animal spotting. Visitors may catch a glimpse of various bird species, such as the great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl, and common buzzard. The wood is also inhabited by mammals like deer, foxes, and badgers, adding to the biodiversity of the area.

The wood offers several walking trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These well-maintained paths wind through the forest, offering glimpses of picturesque ponds and streams along the way. With its peaceful ambiance and abundant wildlife, Chesterfield Wood is a haven for nature lovers seeking solace in the heart of Kent's countryside.

Overall, Chesterfield Wood in Kent is a captivating and idyllic woodland that showcases the natural beauty and biodiversity of the region. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a birdwatching adventure, visitors are sure to find tranquility and natural wonder in this enchanting forest.

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Westenhanger Station Westenhanger station serves Westenhanger in Kent. The station is on the South Eastern Main Line 64 miles south east of London Charing Cross. All trains serving Westenhanger are operated by Southeastern. It serves Folkestone Racecourse and the village of Stanford. The station opened in 1844.

Westenhanger Station

Westenhanger station serves Westenhanger in Kent. The station is on the South Eastern Main Line 64 miles south east of London Charing Cross. All trains serving Westenhanger are operated by Southeastern. It serves Folkestone Racecourse and the village of Stanford. The station opened in 1844.

Westenhanger Station Westenhanger station serves Westenhanger in Kent. The station is on the South Eastern Main Line 64 miles south east of London Charing Cross. All trains serving Westenhanger are operated by Southeastern. It serves Folkestone Racecourse and the village of Stanford. The station opened in 1844.

Westenhanger Station

Westenhanger station serves Westenhanger in Kent. The station is on the South Eastern Main Line 64 miles south east of London Charing Cross. All trains serving Westenhanger are operated by Southeastern. It serves Folkestone Racecourse and the village of Stanford. The station opened in 1844.

HS1 and South Eastern Lines, Westenhanger High Speed 1 (originally called The Channel Tunnel Rail Link or CTRL), is a 69-mile stretch of railway linking the Channel Tunnel and St Pancras station in London. Built at a cost of £5.2 billion, the line was opened on 14th November 2007, cutting Eurostar journey times by 40 minutes, compared with the previous route which was shared with local trains, restricting the speed severely. Trains travel at speeds up to 140mph on the high speed line.

In June 2010 the government put the line up for sale for £1.5 billion.

HS1 and South Eastern Lines, Westenhanger

High Speed 1 (originally called The Channel Tunnel Rail Link or CTRL), is a 69-mile stretch of railway linking the Channel Tunnel and St Pancras station in London. Built at a cost of £5.2 billion, the line was opened on 14th November 2007, cutting Eurostar journey times by 40 minutes, compared with the previous route which was shared with local trains, restricting the speed severely. Trains travel at speeds up to 140mph on the high speed line. In June 2010 the government put the line up for sale for £1.5 billion.

Former station house, Westenhanger Westenhanger station serves Westenhanger in Kent. The station is on the South Eastern Main Line 64 miles south east of London Charing Cross. All trains serving Westenhanger are operated by Southeastern. It serves Folkestone Racecourse and the village of Stanford. The station opened in 1844.

Former station house, Westenhanger

Westenhanger station serves Westenhanger in Kent. The station is on the South Eastern Main Line 64 miles south east of London Charing Cross. All trains serving Westenhanger are operated by Southeastern. It serves Folkestone Racecourse and the village of Stanford. The station opened in 1844.

Tollgate Cottage

Tollgate Cottage

Folkestone Racecourse Folkestone Racecourse was a horse racing venue, until it closed in 2012. It is located in Westenhanger, by junction 11 of the M20 motorway and about two miles west of Folkestone. In 2013, the venue hosted the War and Peace show previously held at The Hop Farm at Beltring.

Folkestone Racecourse

Folkestone Racecourse was a horse racing venue, until it closed in 2012. It is located in Westenhanger, by junction 11 of the M20 motorway and about two miles west of Folkestone. In 2013, the venue hosted the War and Peace show previously held at The Hop Farm at Beltring.

Footpath off Stone Street

Footpath off Stone Street

Road to the racecourse Folkestone Racecourse was a horse racing venue, until it closed in 2012. It is located in Westenhanger, by junction 11 of the M20 motorway and about two miles west of Folkestone. In 2013, the venue hosted the War and Peace show previously held at The Hop Farm at Beltring.

Road to the racecourse

Folkestone Racecourse was a horse racing venue, until it closed in 2012. It is located in Westenhanger, by junction 11 of the M20 motorway and about two miles west of Folkestone. In 2013, the venue hosted the War and Peace show previously held at The Hop Farm at Beltring.

Folkestone Racecourse Folkestone Racecourse was a horse racing venue, until it closed in 2012. It is located in Westenhanger, by junction 11 of the M20 motorway and about two miles west of Folkestone. In 2013, the venue hosted the War and Peace show previously held at The Hop Farm at Beltring.

Folkestone Racecourse

Folkestone Racecourse was a horse racing venue, until it closed in 2012. It is located in Westenhanger, by junction 11 of the M20 motorway and about two miles west of Folkestone. In 2013, the venue hosted the War and Peace show previously held at The Hop Farm at Beltring.

Entering Westenhanger

Entering Westenhanger

Stone Street A former Roman Road, which runs south for some 12 miles from Watling Street at Canterbury (the Roman &#039;Durovernum&#039;) to Lympne (&#039;Lemanis&#039;) at the western edge of the Romney Marsh. Most of it is now the current B2068 road that runs from Canterbury to the M20 motorway.

See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.answers.com/topic/watling-street" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.answers.com/topic/watling-street">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> for other Roman Roads.

Note: Another Stone Street, is from Magnis (Kenchester) in modern Herefordshire to Caerleon, Isca Augusta and the main Roman legionary base in the south of Roman Wales.

Stone Street

A former Roman Road, which runs south for some 12 miles from Watling Street at Canterbury (the Roman 'Durovernum') to Lympne ('Lemanis') at the western edge of the Romney Marsh. Most of it is now the current B2068 road that runs from Canterbury to the M20 motorway. See also Link

for other Roman Roads. Note: Another Stone Street, is from Magnis (Kenchester) in modern Herefordshire to Caerleon, Isca Augusta and the main Roman legionary base in the south of Roman Wales.

Westenhanger

Westenhanger

Footpath waymarkers, Stone Street

Footpath waymarkers, Stone Street

Stone Street A former Roman Road, which runs south for some 12 miles from Watling Street at Canterbury (the Roman &#039;Durovernum&#039;) to Lympne (&#039;Lemanis&#039;) at the western edge of the Romney Marsh. Most of it is now the current B2068 road that runs from Canterbury to the M20 motorway.

See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.answers.com/topic/watling-street" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.answers.com/topic/watling-street">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> for other Roman Roads.

Note: Another Stone Street, is from Magnis (Kenchester) in modern Herefordshire to Caerleon, Isca Augusta and the main Roman legionary base in the south of Roman Wales.

Stone Street

A former Roman Road, which runs south for some 12 miles from Watling Street at Canterbury (the Roman 'Durovernum') to Lympne ('Lemanis') at the western edge of the Romney Marsh. Most of it is now the current B2068 road that runs from Canterbury to the M20 motorway. See also Link

for other Roman Roads. Note: Another Stone Street, is from Magnis (Kenchester) in modern Herefordshire to Caerleon, Isca Augusta and the main Roman legionary base in the south of Roman Wales.

Entering Westenhanger

Entering Westenhanger

Little Greys, Stone Street A former Roman Road, which runs south for some 12 miles from Watling Street at Canterbury (the Roman &#039;Durovernum&#039;) to Lympne (&#039;Lemanis&#039;) at the western edge of the Romney Marsh. Most of it is now the current B2068 road that runs from Canterbury to the M20 motorway.

See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.answers.com/topic/watling-street" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.answers.com/topic/watling-street">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> for other Roman Roads.

Note: Another Stone Street, is from Magnis (Kenchester) in modern Herefordshire to Caerleon, Isca Augusta and the main Roman legionary base in the south of Roman Wales.

Little Greys, Stone Street

A former Roman Road, which runs south for some 12 miles from Watling Street at Canterbury (the Roman 'Durovernum') to Lympne ('Lemanis') at the western edge of the Romney Marsh. Most of it is now the current B2068 road that runs from Canterbury to the M20 motorway. See also Link

for other Roman Roads. Note: Another Stone Street, is from Magnis (Kenchester) in modern Herefordshire to Caerleon, Isca Augusta and the main Roman legionary base in the south of Roman Wales.

Industrial units

Industrial units

Ashford Rd The A20 runs from the London Borough of Lewisham to Dover, Kent. It runs through the major towns of Maidstone, Ashford and Folkestone, terminating at the port of Dover.

Ashford Rd

The A20 runs from the London Borough of Lewisham to Dover, Kent. It runs through the major towns of Maidstone, Ashford and Folkestone, terminating at the port of Dover.

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Chesterfield Wood is located at Grid Ref: TR1436 (Lat: 51.084077, Lng: 1.0586574)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Shepway

Police Authority: Kent

What 3 Words

///rejoined.operated.falters. Near Lympne, Kent

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