Blean Woods Walks 6 miles (9 km) Enjoy miles of cycling and walking paths in the ancient woodland of Blean Woods near Canterbury. The site is one of the most extensive areas of broadleaf woodland in Britain and home to a wide variety of wildlife.
What is the Blean woodlands?
Almost all the woodland comprising the Blean complex is classified as ancient woodland. Its value for wildlife is recognised at a national level with over half of the Blean being designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and approximately one third is also designated as a Special Area of Conservation.
What to do in Blean Wood National Nature Reserve?
In summer, look out for damselflies, dragonflies and butterflies, including the rare heath fritillary butterfly. The Blean Wood National Nature Reserve is one of several woods that cover eleven square miles, and includes Thornden Wood, East and West Blean Woods, and Clowes Wood (owned by the Forestry Commission).
How big is Blean Woods National Nature Reserve?
RSPB Blean Woods is a designated National Nature Reserve and covers 509 hectares (1,257 acres) of woods and heath. As you explore the numerous paths and trails you will see a mosaic of landscapes including traditional coppice woodland, high forest, glades and heath.
What time does the carpark open at Blean Woods?
The carpark at Blean Woods is open from 8am – 8pm all year round. Free, but donations are very welcome. Free, but donations are very welcome. What will you see?
Are there any good circular walks in the Cotswolds?
We’ve spent a few years hiking in and around the area and have found quite a few great circular walks in the Cotswolds. (All of these circular walks in the Cotswolds are great to do all year round, but we just think they are at their best in certain seasons.
How long is the Cotswold Way?
Running for 102 miles between Chipping Campden and Bath, the Cotswold Way is one of Britain’s great long-distance walks, and was made a National Trail in 2007. But if you don’t have time to do the full walk, you can still get a taste of the route with a Cotswold Way circular walk.
