| The Gill | |
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| Type | Nature reserve |
| Location | Goudhurst, Kent |
| Area | 12 hectares (30 acres) |
| Managed by | Kent Wildlife Trust |
The Gill is a 12-hectare (30-acre) nature reserve north of Goudhurst in Kent, England. It is managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust. [1]
This site has been planted with sweet chestnut, which dominates most of it. Flora includes bluebells, early purple orchids and marsh-marigold. [1]
Public access is via prior arrangement.
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