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Access (on foot): follow the
North Downs Way east out of Wye. Stay on this track for the first section
(GR 069471) or follow the Stour Valley Walk for the second (GR 072475).
For the third section, follow the road past Little Olantigh Farm towards
Crundale - it is accessible from this road, on the left, a few hundred
metres before the village (GR 074489).
All three parts of this site are small areas of chalk
grassland - a particularly valuable grassland habitat once widespread in
Kent (see page 5) - being managed through the Countryside Stewardship
Scheme. Sections 1 and 3 are larger and of more interest.
The key to maintaining this habitat is careful grazing, which keeps scrub
at bay and encourages the extremely rich plant life, which includes wild
thyme and other fragrant herbs. Open access is allowed here, under the
Stewardship Scheme, but because livestock may be present, dogs must be
kept on leads at all times.
Note: Current open access agreement ends 30/9/2007.
More information: KSCP
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