Stone Wood

Stone Wood

David Kilbey

Stone Wood

An ancient woodland site.

Location

Duck Lane,
Shadoxhurst
Near Ashford
Kent
TN26 1LT

OS Map Reference

TQ964369

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Know before you go

Size
10 hectares
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Entry fee

None
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Parking information

No parking
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Bicycle parking

None
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Grazing animals

Cattle on surrounding land at various times of the year.
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Walking trails

Rough forest track

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Access

Not Wheelchair accessible. No paths through site. Public byway leads around boundary.

Dogs

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When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times. Volunteer work parties take place at Stone Wood on Tuesdays and Thursdays undertaking habitat management. Be aware that essential management can sometimes be noisy and if you are concerned it may disturb your visit consider visiting on a different day. If you would like to get involved, please visit our volunteering page.

Best time to visit

May-June: Best time to hear Nightingales

About the reserve

Stone wood is a tiny reserve that sits in the middle of a huge area of woodlands, meadows and ponds. We work with many like minded neighbours, many of whom share our passion for our wonderful wildlife. The black and white wings of the white admiral can be seen exploring the sunny edges of the woods, whilst the nightingales compete for  attention from  the cover of blackthorn bushes. Wet in the winter, the surrounding tracks dry out in the summer, giving the visitor miles of bridleways to explore on bike or foot.

Contact us

Ian Rickards
Contact number: 01622 662012
Contact email: [email protected]