Cromers Wood

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Cromers Wood
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Cromers Wood
TypeNature reserve
LocationMilstead, Kent
OS grid TQ 906 604
Area28 hectares (69 acres)
Managed byKent Wildlife Trust

Cromers Wood is a 28-hectare (69-acre) nature reserve between Milstead and Sittingbourne in Kent. It is managed by Kent Wildlife Trust. [1]

This ancient semi-natural wood is located on the south-east slope of a dry valley. There are birds such as sparrowhawks, green woodpeckers and great spotted woodpeckers, and flora include early purple and common spotted orchids. [1]

There is public access to the site.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Cromers Wood". Kent Wildlife Trust. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2018.

Coordinates: 51°18′40″N0°43′59″E / 51.311°N 0.733°E / 51.311; 0.733