King's Wood

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Discover an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Nestled in the heart of the Kent Downs AONB, King’s Wood spans 588 hectares of stunning mixed conifer and broadleaf woodland waiting to be explored. 

Highlights include tranquil sweet chestnut coppice and majestic beech groves, which burst into vibrant carpets of bluebells each spring. 

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Things to do

Equestrians may ride off the bridleway on gravel tracks only throughout King's Wood. No permit is required from Forestry England or TROT.

De-boxing (Horsebox parking)

You can now...

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

King's Wood has a range of public footpaths that run...

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Young family walking through the green forest

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Early morning mist rising up above the lake in autumn

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