The new Triangle Trail at Hothfield Heathlands, a local nature reserve managed by Kent Wildlife Trust on behalf of Ashford Borough Council, was unveiled at an event on Wednesday 24th August. The trail offers visitors year-round access to experience the unique wildlife and heritage of the Hothfield woodlands, including rare birdlife and butterfly species. Those will accessibility requirements will also be able to fully enjoy the trail, which features new, high quality surfaced pathways on the flattest part of the Heathlands.
The celebration event began with an opening ceremony and speech from Cllr Forest of Ashford Borough Council, who funded the development of this all-season trail. Families were then invited to join a bug hunt to identify some of the unique insect life that makes the woodland a special protected site. The special day ended with visitors joining a warden on a free guided walk and talk around the Triangle Trail to learn about the wildlife and history of the area while experiencing the new circular route.