Timber Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Canterbury

England

Timber Wood

Orchard View, Sweechgate This view shows <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5665411">TR1661 : Orchard View, Sweechgate</a>, when the site was under construction
Orchard View, Sweechgate Credit: John Baker

Timber Wood, located in the county of Kent, England, is a picturesque forest spanning over a vast area of land. This woodland is renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty, attracting visitors and nature enthusiasts from all around the region.

The forest is predominantly composed of various species of timber trees, including oak, beech, pine, and ash, which provide a dense canopy and create a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The tall and majestic trees offer shade and shelter to a wide array of wildlife, making it an ideal habitat for numerous species of birds, mammals, and insects.

Timber Wood is intersected by several walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the forest and immerse themselves in its natural splendor. These trails wind through the trees, offering glimpses of enchanting flora and fauna along the way. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers and ferns, enhancing the beauty of the surroundings.

The wood is particularly popular during the spring season when the forest comes alive with vibrant colors and the melodious songs of birds. It is also a favored spot for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography.

Timber Wood is well-maintained, with designated picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the forest, providing visitors with the opportunity to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings. The wood is easily accessible, located near major roads and with ample parking facilities available.

In conclusion, Timber Wood in Kent is a captivating forest that offers a serene escape into nature's embrace. With its diverse flora and fauna, well-maintained trails, and scenic beauty, it is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace and a deeper connection with the natural world.

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Timber Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.313728/1.0816944 or Grid Reference TR1461. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Orchard View, Sweechgate This view shows <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5665411">TR1661 : Orchard View, Sweechgate</a>, when the site was under construction
Orchard View, Sweechgate
This view shows TR1661 : Orchard View, Sweechgate, when the site was under construction
Close, Sweechgate The green noticeboard directs visitors to The Granary, Orchard House, Pond Bungalow and The Old Granary.
Close, Sweechgate
The green noticeboard directs visitors to The Granary, Orchard House, Pond Bungalow and The Old Granary.
83, Sweechgate Prior approval has been granted by Canterbury City Council under application number CA/21/00230 for an “application under the prior approval process for first floor extension with a maximum height of no more than 3.5 metres, where the existing dwelling house consists of one storey”.
83, Sweechgate
Prior approval has been granted by Canterbury City Council under application number CA/21/00230 for an “application under the prior approval process for first floor extension with a maximum height of no more than 3.5 metres, where the existing dwelling house consists of one storey”.
Broad Oak (Canterbury) Village Sign Village sign
Broad Oak (Canterbury) Village Sign
Village sign
Barton Down, NE of Canterbury: aerial 2022
Barton Down, NE of Canterbury: aerial 2022
Thatched cottage at Broad Oak This is seen from Shalloak Road by  the turning to Chapel Lane.
Thatched cottage at Broad Oak
This is seen from Shalloak Road by the turning to Chapel Lane.
Broad Oak Chapel The chapel was opened in 1867, and was licensed for marriage ceremonies in the 1940s as part of the Countess of Huntingdon Connexion - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.historyfiles.co.uk/ChurchesBritain/SouthEast/Kent_Canterbury11.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.historyfiles.co.uk/ChurchesBritain/SouthEast/Kent_Canterbury11.htm">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 more about the Countess of Huntingdon Connexion see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countess_of_Huntingdon%27s_Connexion" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countess_of_Huntingdon%27s_Connexion">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>
Broad Oak Chapel
The chapel was opened in 1867, and was licensed for marriage ceremonies in the 1940s as part of the Countess of Huntingdon Connexion - see LinkExternal link For more about the Countess of Huntingdon Connexion see LinkExternal link
Thornden Wood Road through Thornden Wood This is looking south from the entrance to the West Blean  & Thornden Woods Car Park.
Thornden Wood Road through Thornden Wood
This is looking south from the entrance to the West Blean & Thornden Woods Car Park.
Path into Thornden Wood This is looking west from the West Blean & Thornden Woods Car Park into Thornden Wood. West Blean and Thornden Woods are managed by Kent Wildlife Trust. They are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and in July 2022, as part of the Wilder Blean project, European bison were released into West Blean and Thornden Woods - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Blean_and_Thornden_Woods" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Blean_and_Thornden_Woods">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>
Path into Thornden Wood
This is looking west from the West Blean & Thornden Woods Car Park into Thornden Wood. West Blean and Thornden Woods are managed by Kent Wildlife Trust. They are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and in July 2022, as part of the Wilder Blean project, European bison were released into West Blean and Thornden Woods - see LinkExternal link
Path into Thornden Wood West Blean and Thornden Woods are managed by Kent Wildlife Trust. They are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and in July 2022, as part of the Wilder Blean project, European bison were released into West Blean and Thornden Woods - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Blean_and_Thornden_Woods" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Blean_and_Thornden_Woods">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>
Path into Thornden Wood
West Blean and Thornden Woods are managed by Kent Wildlife Trust. They are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and in July 2022, as part of the Wilder Blean project, European bison were released into West Blean and Thornden Woods - see LinkExternal link
University of Kent at Canterbury A road on the northern side of the campus site.
University of Kent at Canterbury
A road on the northern side of the campus site.
The Royal Oak - now closed There were two public houses in Broad Oak - the Royal Oak and the Golden Lion. The Royal Oak has been closed now for some little time and the garden is now very overgrown.

Update: as of June 2018 it has been converted into a house and is surrounded by a development of new houses - see Street View image <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.3112924,1.1093765,3a,41.7y,6.94h,84.28t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sHW3gaodU_oaGB4gPSxpx5w!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DHW3gaodU_oaGB4gPSxpx5w%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D227.63286%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.3112924,1.1093765,3a,41.7y,6.94h,84.28t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sHW3gaodU_oaGB4gPSxpx5w!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DHW3gaodU_oaGB4gPSxpx5w%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D227.63286%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192">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 Royal Oak - now closed
There were two public houses in Broad Oak - the Royal Oak and the Golden Lion. The Royal Oak has been closed now for some little time and the garden is now very overgrown. Update: as of June 2018 it has been converted into a house and is surrounded by a development of new houses - see Street View image LinkExternal link
The former Royal Oak at Broad Oak There were two public houses in Broad Oak - the Royal Oak and the Golden Lion. The Royal Oak has been closed for some little time and the garden is now very overgrown.

Update: as of June 2018 it has been converted into a house and is surrounded by a development of new houses - see Street View image <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.3112924,1.1093765,3a,41.7y,6.94h,84.28t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sHW3gaodU_oaGB4gPSxpx5w!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DHW3gaodU_oaGB4gPSxpx5w%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D227.63286%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.3112924,1.1093765,3a,41.7y,6.94h,84.28t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sHW3gaodU_oaGB4gPSxpx5w!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DHW3gaodU_oaGB4gPSxpx5w%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D227.63286%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192">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 former Royal Oak at Broad Oak
There were two public houses in Broad Oak - the Royal Oak and the Golden Lion. The Royal Oak has been closed for some little time and the garden is now very overgrown. Update: as of June 2018 it has been converted into a house and is surrounded by a development of new houses - see Street View image LinkExternal link
A closed pub - The Royal Oak at Broad Oak There were two public houses in Broad Oak - the Royal Oak and the Golden Lion. The Royal Oak has been closed for some little time and the garden is now very overgrown. It is seen here across Sweechgate.

Update: as of June 2018 it has been converted into a house and is surrounded by a development of new houses - see Street View image <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.3112924,1.1093765,3a,41.7y,6.94h,84.28t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sHW3gaodU_oaGB4gPSxpx5w!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DHW3gaodU_oaGB4gPSxpx5w%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D227.63286%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.3112924,1.1093765,3a,41.7y,6.94h,84.28t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sHW3gaodU_oaGB4gPSxpx5w!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DHW3gaodU_oaGB4gPSxpx5w%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D227.63286%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192">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>
A closed pub - The Royal Oak at Broad Oak
There were two public houses in Broad Oak - the Royal Oak and the Golden Lion. The Royal Oak has been closed for some little time and the garden is now very overgrown. It is seen here across Sweechgate. Update: as of June 2018 it has been converted into a house and is surrounded by a development of new houses - see Street View image LinkExternal link
The Golden Lion at Broad Oak There were two public houses in Broad Oak - the Royal Oak and the Golden Lion. The Royal Oak has been closed for some little time and only the Golden Lion remains. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5072855" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5072855">Link</a>
The Golden Lion at Broad Oak
There were two public houses in Broad Oak - the Royal Oak and the Golden Lion. The Royal Oak has been closed for some little time and only the Golden Lion remains. See also Link
Orchard View, Sweechgate Planning permission was granted by Canterbury City Council under application numbers CA//16/00554 & CA//16/00555 for the “erection of 13 residential dwellings, change of use of listed public house to a single residential dwelling and associated landscaping works”. The location was named as the Royal Oak Caravan Park. 

Bill Boaden’s image of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3069006">TR1661 : The Royal Oak, Broad Oak</a> shows it when it was a thriving concern.
Orchard View, Sweechgate
Planning permission was granted by Canterbury City Council under application numbers CA//16/00554 & CA//16/00555 for the “erection of 13 residential dwellings, change of use of listed public house to a single residential dwelling and associated landscaping works”. The location was named as the Royal Oak Caravan Park. Bill Boaden’s image of TR1661 : The Royal Oak, Broad Oak shows it when it was a thriving concern.
Smiths Amusements, 112, Shalloak Road As well as providing the name of the business, the board on the gate reads: we attend fetes, galas, carnivals, fairs, donkey derbys [derbies] etc (also available for hire).
Smiths Amusements, 112, Shalloak Road
As well as providing the name of the business, the board on the gate reads: we attend fetes, galas, carnivals, fairs, donkey derbys [derbies] etc (also available for hire).
View from a footpath through Goose Farm A temporary road has been laid to enable heavy machinery to gain access to the Richborough Connection Project <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://richboroughconnection.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://richboroughconnection.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> This is a proposed 400kV electricity transmission connection between Richborough and Canterbury in Kent to connect the proposed new UK to Belgium interconnector (known as the Nemo Link)
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/south-east/richborough-connection-project/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/south-east/richborough-connection-project/">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>

This <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5761137">TR1661 : View from a footpath through Goose Farm</a> is looking north-northwest.
View from a footpath through Goose Farm
A temporary road has been laid to enable heavy machinery to gain access to the Richborough Connection Project LinkExternal link This is a proposed 400kV electricity transmission connection between Richborough and Canterbury in Kent to connect the proposed new UK to Belgium interconnector (known as the Nemo Link) LinkExternal link This TR1661 : View from a footpath through Goose Farm is looking north-northwest.
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Timber Wood is located at Grid Ref: TR1461 (Lat: 51.313728, Lng: 1.0816944)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Canterbury

Police Authority: Kent

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