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Bayley's Hill

Settlement in Kent Sevenoaks

England

Bayley's Hill

Goathurst Common Well Prior to the sinking of the well in 1901, villagers used water from rainwater storage tanks. When these ran dry, villagers had to walk down a steep hill to the springs south of Stubbs Woods, to collect their water. Piped water was brought to the area during the 1920s.
Goathurst Common Well Credit: Nikki Mahadevan

Bayley's Hill is a charming rural village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated in the southeastern part of the country, it lies approximately 15 miles south of the historic city of Canterbury. The village is nestled within the picturesque Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and idyllic countryside.

Bayley's Hill is a small community with a population of around 200 residents. It has a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet and rural lifestyle. The village is characterized by its charming cottages, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, adding to its historical charm.

Despite its small size, Bayley's Hill boasts a strong sense of community spirit, with regular social events and gatherings organized by the village residents. The village also has a local pub, The Bayley's Inn, which serves as a focal point for both residents and visitors.

Nature lovers are drawn to Bayley's Hill due to its proximity to several nature reserves and walking trails, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The village is also conveniently located close to the Kent coast, allowing residents to enjoy seaside towns and beaches just a short drive away.

Overall, Bayley's Hill offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle with easy access to both natural beauty and nearby amenities.

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Goathurst Common Well Prior to the sinking of the well in 1901, villagers used water from rainwater storage tanks. When these ran dry, villagers had to walk down a steep hill to the springs south of Stubbs Woods, to collect their water. Piped water was brought to the area during the 1920s.
Goathurst Common Well
Prior to the sinking of the well in 1901, villagers used water from rainwater storage tanks. When these ran dry, villagers had to walk down a steep hill to the springs south of Stubbs Woods, to collect their water. Piped water was brought to the area during the 1920s.
Woodland footpath to viewing point at top of York's Hill This mixed deciduous woodland was ravaged by the Great Storm of 1987.
Woodland footpath to viewing point at top of York's Hill
This mixed deciduous woodland was ravaged by the Great Storm of 1987.
Stubbs Wood - Hanging Bank This view through Stubbs Wood, showing Bough Beech Reservoir in the distant valley, would not have been possible before the Great Storm of 1987. Many of the mature beech and other native trees were flattened overnight.
Stubbs Wood - Hanging Bank
This view through Stubbs Wood, showing Bough Beech Reservoir in the distant valley, would not have been possible before the Great Storm of 1987. Many of the mature beech and other native trees were flattened overnight.
The Woodman - Goathurst Common
The Woodman - Goathurst Common
Pubsign "The Woodman" - Goathurst Common
Pubsign "The Woodman" - Goathurst Common
The Oast House, Nightingale Lane, Ide Hill, Kent Single round kiln oast house.
The Oast House, Nightingale Lane, Ide Hill, Kent
Single round kiln oast house.
Yorks Hill - Steep Hill 16% Yorks Hill, Ide Hill. 16% steep hill down sign.
Yorks Hill - Steep Hill 16%
Yorks Hill, Ide Hill. 16% steep hill down sign.
Whitley Cottage On the B2042 Cold Harbour Road near Goathurst Common.
Whitley Cottage
On the B2042 Cold Harbour Road near Goathurst Common.
Footpath to Cold Arbour Road This path leads from Back Lane, Whitley Row to the B2042. The Woodman Pub (roof) is seen in the background.
Footpath to Cold Arbour Road
This path leads from Back Lane, Whitley Row to the B2042. The Woodman Pub (roof) is seen in the background.
Goathurst Common crossroads Yorks Hill Road leads from Scollops Farm and Yorks Hill farm up hill to here, then Nightingale Lane leads straight on towards the B2045 Ide Hill Road. Gracious Lane leads right towards Sevenoaks, and left towards the B2045 Ide Hill Road to Ide Hill.
Goathurst Common crossroads
Yorks Hill Road leads from Scollops Farm and Yorks Hill farm up hill to here, then Nightingale Lane leads straight on towards the B2045 Ide Hill Road. Gracious Lane leads right towards Sevenoaks, and left towards the B2045 Ide Hill Road to Ide Hill.
View from Greensand Way The long distance path leads through Stubbs Wood towards Ide Hill. The view is of the Sevenoaks Weald beside the Bough Beech Reservoir (on the right).
View from Greensand Way
The long distance path leads through Stubbs Wood towards Ide Hill. The view is of the Sevenoaks Weald beside the Bough Beech Reservoir (on the right).
Footpath junction in Stubbs Wood The Greensand Way (long distance path) heads straight on towards Ide Hill. Other paths go through wood.
Footpath junction in Stubbs Wood
The Greensand Way (long distance path) heads straight on towards Ide Hill. Other paths go through wood.
Fallen Tree on a bridleway in Stubb's Wood This bridleway leads from Yorks Hill Road, near the carpark, downhill towards Boarhill access road. Fortunately the tree on the left has been caught by a fork in branches on a tree on the right.
Fallen Tree on a bridleway in Stubb's Wood
This bridleway leads from Yorks Hill Road, near the carpark, downhill towards Boarhill access road. Fortunately the tree on the left has been caught by a fork in branches on a tree on the right.
Bridleway near Goathurst Common carpark A bridleway leads from the carpark on Yorks hill Road downhill through Stubb's Wood to Boarhill access road.
Bridleway near Goathurst Common carpark
A bridleway leads from the carpark on Yorks hill Road downhill through Stubb's Wood to Boarhill access road.
Hanging Bank Information Board This board shows the paths and track to Walk in Stubbs Wood and Brockhill Wood. '90 Acres of wooded escarpment'. Seen on the edge of the carpark on Yorks Hill Road, near Goathurst Common.
Hanging Bank Information Board
This board shows the paths and track to Walk in Stubbs Wood and Brockhill Wood. '90 Acres of wooded escarpment'. Seen on the edge of the carpark on Yorks Hill Road, near Goathurst Common.
Hanging Bank Carpark On Yorkshill Road near the crossroads in Goathurst Common. The information board on the right <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1549330">TQ4951 : Hanging Bank Information Board</a>, shows a map of the walks in the '90 Acres of Wooded Escarpement'.
Hanging Bank Carpark
On Yorkshill Road near the crossroads in Goathurst Common. The information board on the right TQ4951 : Hanging Bank Information Board, shows a map of the walks in the '90 Acres of Wooded Escarpement'.
Barn at Yorkshill Farm
Barn at Yorkshill Farm
Greensand Way, Stubbs Wood The Greensand Way is a long distance walk of 108 miles (174 km) in Southeast England, from Haslemere in Surrey to Hamstreet in Kent. It follows the Greensand Ridge along the Surrey Hills and Chart Hills. The route is mostly rural, passing through woods and alongside fruit orchards and hop farms in Kent. and links with the Stour Valley Walk near Pluckley in Kent. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/countryside_and_coast/walking/greensand_way.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/countryside_and_coast/walking/greensand_way.aspx">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 details. See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.walkingpages.co.uk/trails_paths/LDP_greensandway.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.walkingpages.co.uk/trails_paths/LDP_greensandway.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 mapping details.
Greensand Way, Stubbs Wood
The Greensand Way is a long distance walk of 108 miles (174 km) in Southeast England, from Haslemere in Surrey to Hamstreet in Kent. It follows the Greensand Ridge along the Surrey Hills and Chart Hills. The route is mostly rural, passing through woods and alongside fruit orchards and hop farms in Kent. and links with the Stour Valley Walk near Pluckley in Kent. See LinkExternal link for more details. See also LinkExternal link for more mapping details.
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Bayley's Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ5151 (Lat: 51.245677, Lng: 0.168212)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Sevenoaks

Police Authority: Kent

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