Kemsing Down Explained

Kemsing Down
Type:Nature reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TQ 550 594
Location:Sevenoaks, Kent
Area:16ha
Manager:Kent Wildlife Trust

Kemsing Down is a 16abbr=offNaNabbr=off nature reserve north of Sevenoaks in Kent. It is managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust.[1] It is in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[2]

Habitats in this downland site include ancient and secondary woodland, scrub and chalk grassland. There are man, pyramidal and common spotted orchids, and butterflies include the brown argus and grizzled skipper.[1]

There is access by a footpath from Pilgrims Way.

References

51.313°N 0.223°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kemsing Down . Kent Wildlife Trust . 22 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Interactive Map. Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 22 January 2018.