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Herne, Tyler Hill and Broad Oak at The Blean Ancient WoodlandsHerne, Tyler Hill and Broad Oak at The Blean Ancient Woodlands

This 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

View key to symbolskeyDogs accepted

Duration: Allow 6 hours walking time

Miles: 8

 

Contact

The Blean
View the Herne, Tyler Hill and Broad Oak websitewww.theblean.co.uk
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Venue

The Blean Ancient Woodlands

New Road, Rough Common, Canterbury, CT2 9DB

View the The Blean Ancient Woodlands websitewww.theblean.co.uk

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Map reference: TR 084603  Lat: 51.30453  Long: 0.98841


The Blean has a number of free car parks.

Parking : free

Also at this venue

The Blean Ancient WoodlandsThe Blean Ancient Woodlands
Herne and West Blean Wood WalkHerne and West Blean Wood Walk
Tyler Hill & the Sarre Penn Valley WalkTyler Hill & the Sarre Penn Valley Walk
Dunkirk and DenstroudeDunkirk and Denstroude

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
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
 
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