South Ashford

Settlement in Kent Ashford

England

South Ashford

Farmland near Ashford Credit: N Chadwick

South Ashford is a residential area located in the borough of Ashford, in the county of Kent, England. Situated approximately 1.5 miles south of Ashford town center, it is a popular suburb with a population of around 13,000 people.

The area is well connected, with excellent transport links. The M20 motorway runs to the north of South Ashford, providing easy access to London and the rest of the country. Ashford International Railway Station, located nearby, offers high-speed train services to London, as well as Eurostar services to continental Europe.

South Ashford is a diverse community, with a range of housing options available. The area boasts a mix of detached and semi-detached houses, as well as modern apartment complexes. Residents can enjoy a peaceful environment, with several parks and green spaces in the vicinity, including Victoria Park and the Great Chart Golf and Leisure complex.

The local amenities in South Ashford are excellent, with a variety of shops, supermarkets, and restaurants available. The area is served by several primary schools and secondary schools, making it an attractive choice for families. Additionally, there are healthcare facilities, including doctors' surgeries and a community hospital, ensuring residents have access to essential services.

South Ashford offers a range of leisure activities, with numerous sports clubs and facilities in the area. The Julie Rose Stadium, located nearby, provides opportunities for athletics, football, and other outdoor activities. The town center of Ashford is easily accessible, offering a wider range of shopping, entertainment, and cultural options.

Overall, South Ashford is a thriving residential area that combines the benefits of a peaceful suburban setting with excellent transport links and a range of amenities, making it an attractive place to live.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.139611/0.870379 or Grid Reference TR0041. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland near Ashford

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Great Stour

The river has four main tributaries, the Great Stour rises in Lenham and East Stour River from Sellindge, meeting at Ashford, when they turn into the Great Stour. The Great Stour continues through Canterbury to Plucks Gutter where it meets two further tributaries, the River Wantsum and Little Stour to become the River Stour. The river continues across Ash Level through Sandwich and out to Pegwell Bay where it meets the North Sea. Wikipedia Link

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Bucksford Lane

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Bucksford Lane

Ashford Green Corridor is made up of parks, recreation grounds and other green spaces alongside the rivers that flow through Ashford. It is designated a Nature reserve. See Link

for an interactive map.

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Singleton Lake

Ashford Green Corridor is made up of parks, recreation grounds and other green spaces alongside the rivers that flow through Ashford. It is designated a Nature reserve. See Link

for an interactive map.

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Singleton Lake

Singleton Lake is a man–made fishing lake, it has areas of willow and alder around its perimeter as well as small areas of reedbed. At night Daubentons bats can be seen flying over the water. There are 2 sculptures by Antony Gormley and a stretch of boardwalk. Singleton Lake supports a variety of bird species, including Great Crested Grebe and Reed Warbler. Singleton Lake has parking, picnic areas and good links to the rest of the Ashford Green Corridor.

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Singleton Lake

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Stour Valley Walk crosses the Stour

The Stour Valley Walk is a 58 mile (93km) route through the Low Weald and North Downs, giving you access to some the most attractive parts of East Kent. Rolling grassland, woods, marshes, peat bog, orchards and picturesque villages make this a memorable journey which can be completed over a long weekend or in shorter sections. The symbol of the Stour Valley Walk is the heron. See Link

for more details.

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Stour Valley Walk

Ashford Green Corridor is made up of parks, recreation grounds and other green spaces alongside the rivers that flow through Ashford. It is designated a Nature reserve. See Link

for an interactive map.

N Chadwick