Location
Know before you go
Dogs
Dogs not permitted at Hunstead Wood. Dogs on leads where there is livestock.
When to visit
Opening times
All times.Best time to visit
Spring-SummerAbout the reserve
The South Blean Woodlands are a mixture of native deciduous woodland and conifer plantations sitting on the high ground, surrounded by pleasant orchards and pasture on the lower ground. Â The woodland is undulating and is crisscrossed with ancient wood banks and tracks. Â Most of the woodland has been commercially managed and has also been relatively poor for wildlife. Â Kent Wildlife Trust is breathing life back into the woodland by the staged removal of conifer plantations, re-instating coppicing, creating open space for wildlife and grazing areas of the wood. Â In time, the woodland will be transformed from a commercial forest into a rich mosaic of habitats where wildlife can thrive. Â Views are now opening up that have not been seen in over 30 years.