Ditton Quarry Explained

Ditton Quarry
Type:Local Nature Reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TQ 715 575
Location:Maidstone, Kent
Area:5.6ha
Manager:Ditton Parish Council

Ditton Quarry is a 5.6abbr=offNaNabbr=off Local Nature Reserve in Ditton, on the north-western outskirts of Maidstone in Kent. It is owned and managed by Ditton Parish Council.[1] [2]

This former quarry has grassland and scrub, with diverse fauna including butterflies, foxes, rabbits, frogs, toads and newts. The meadow is rich in wild flowers.[1]

There is access from Kiln Barn Road

References

51.291°N 0.458°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ditton Quarry. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 5 March 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Ditton Quarry. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 5 March 2018.

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