

Herne, Tyler Hill and Broad Oak at The Blean Ancient WoodlandsThis three in one walk follows the route of old droveways through ancient woodland before returning through open fields and historic farmsteads of the Sarre Penn Valley. Kent Wildlife Trust now own and manage much of the woodland.
This long walk can be divided into three shorter walks and can start at any of the three villages.
Total Distance: 14km (8.5miles)
Information
The walk has stiles, steps and some moderate gradients. The Blean is on heavy clay so can get wet and very muddy - boots are recommended. Please note that dogs must be kept under close control at all times.
Start Point
Start at any of the three villages:
1. Herne Common, Anemore Way (A291) TR175651
2. Tyler Hill, Recreation Ground, Summer Lane TR141609
3. Broad Oak, Mayton Lane TR167615
By Bus
Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay triangle buses No's 4 or 6 depending on direction. Visit www.stagecoach.com or telephone 0871 200 2233
OS map Explorer TM 150 Canterbury and The Isle of Thanet 1:25000 Scale.
For more information and maps, please visit www.theblean.co.uk
Duration: Allow 6 hours walking time
Miles: 8
www.theblean.co.uk
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New Road, Rough Common, Canterbury, CT2 9DB
Map reference: TR 084603 Lat: 51.30453 Long: 0.98841
Parking : free
The Blean Ancient Woodlands
Herne and West Blean Wood Walk
Tyler Hill & the Sarre Penn Valley Walk
Dunkirk and Denstroude
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Mon 27 May 2013 - Sun 2 Jun 2013 | The Blean Woodland Festival |
| Tue 28 May 2013 | Dawn Chorus Guided Walk |
| Fri 31 May 2013 | Evening Walks |
| Fri 31 May 2013 | Nightjar Encounter |
| Sat 8 Jun 2013 | Evening Walks |