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Foal Hurst Wood Local Nature Reserve

Foal Hurst Wood is a small coppiced woodland Nature Reserve in the Weald of Kent. It is open all year round, allowing visitors to enjoy a quiet walk in a woodland setting.

 

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Address: 
Badsell Road
Paddock Wood
TN12 6LR

Tel: 01892 837373

Opening times:
Dawn til dusk.
 
Accessibility:
Walkers - no dogs except assistance dogs.
 
Public transport:
Trains: Paddock Wood Station - three quarters of a mile walk from the reserve.
Buses: 205 - Autocar Bus Service - stops outside the reserve.
 
Managed by:
Paddock Wood Town Council

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About

Many people appreciate seeing the spring flowers in April and May, but there are different sights and sounds to enjoy whatever the season.

To fully value the Nature Reserve, it is best to sit quietly on one of the seats dotted along the footpaths and wait for the wildlife to become accustomed to your presence. A visit can last 20 minutes or perhaps an hour, it depends upon your frame of mind. A quiet wood, in which to become re-acquainted with nature and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.

Facilities

Car park for 15 vehicles - open 9am to sunset.

Walking - no dogs except assistance dogs.

Suitable for electric scooter users.

 

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County Hall
2nd Floor, Invicta House
Maidstone
Kent, ME14 1XX

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Telephone 08458 247 600 (open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday)

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