Join a guided Walk with a Warden at Yockletts Bank and Park Gate during orchid season.
Yockletts Bank and Park Gate Down are must-see reserves for fans of orchids. Join this guided walk for an introduction the varieties that thrive here and the importance of ancient semi-natural woodland and chalk downland for orchids.
Please note that this event takes place across two reserves, and you will need to drive between them part way through. It will take approximately 15 minutes to drive from Yockletts Bank to Park Gate for the second part of the walk.
This event will last around 3 hours, including a fairly flat walk of around 1 mile. Please ensure you wear comfortable, sturdy footwear and dress suitably for the weather conditions.
Please note there are no toilet facilities at the reserves, and no refreshments are available to purchase on site. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks, a bottle of water is recommended.
On occasion the weather, or other unexpected circumstances, may make it neccessary to cancel or postpone an event. If this is the case you will be offered an alternative date or refund. Unfortunately, we cannot refund tickets if the event takes place but you choose not to attend.
To view more opportunities to Walk with a Warden, please visit https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/walk-warden.
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Parking
Parking is very limited at these reserves, please also book a parking space for any vehicles being used by your party so we can manage capacity.
The route will be mostly flat, on grass and around 1 mile. You will need to drive between the two reserves part-way through the event.