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Broadham Down
Kent Wildlife Trust
Bus numbers - PO7
Nearest rail station - Chilham (0.5 miles)
Access: Follow directions for
Chilham Lake and Mill. From the car park, walk past the mill and over a
bridge, following a public footpath. Where the path forks, go right,
uphill. When the path meets a track (the Stour Valley Walk) turn left,
walk for a short distance, then take a path off the track to the right.
Follow this path into Broadham Down. GR 083530.
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Pyramidal orchid
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When this area of chalk grassland was donated to the
Kent Wildlife Trust in 1997, it was heavily scrubbed over due to lack of
grazing. Following scrub removal and fencing (largely carried out by
volunteers), grazing was re-introduced in the form of a herd of goats, to
try to restore chalk grassland. The site is very close to Down Bank, a
Site of Special Scientific Interest where a number of uncommon orchids and
insects thrive. It is hoped that some of these will migrate the short
distance to Broadham Down. Badgers make use of the site and adders like to
rest in the shade of the scrub on hot days.
For more information: Kent Wildlife Trust 01622
662012
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