Jumping Downs Explained

Jumping Downs
Type:Local Nature Reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TR 192 485
Location:Aylesham, Kent
Area:5.7ha
Manager:Jumping Downs Trust and Kentish Stour Community Partnership

Jumping Downs is a 5.7abbr=offNaNabbr=off Local Nature Reserve near Aylesham, between Canterbury and Dover in Kent. It is owned by the Jumping Downs Trust and managed by the Trust and the Kentish Stour Community Partnership.[1] [2]

Adders, viviparous lizards and slow worms have been recorded on this chalk downland site. Mammals include wood mice and pygmy shrews.[1]

There is access from South Barham Hill.

References

51.194°N 1.136°W

Notes and References

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