Cinderhill Community Woodland
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There are some locally uncommon plants found at Cinderhill such as western gorse, greater butterfly-orchid and sphagnum moss. The heathland and mire present on site are particularly rare habitats, as highlighted under the Kent Biodiversity Action Plan, and require a range of sensitive habitat management techniques to maintain them. Cinderhill is leased from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council by Brenchley Parish Council, who engage the Kent High Weald Partnership to manage it on their behalf. Brenchley Woods, a neighbouring nature reserve owned and managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust, provides a link from Cinderhill through to the Public Rights of Way network. Both Cinderhill and Brenchley Woods are very important to the local community, and provide a beautiful area of countryside for walkers, families and horse riders to enjoy. Click here to download a leaflet showing walking and riding routes around the site, throughout the year.
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Cinderhill Woods is maintained both for its important, wildlife-rich habitats and for the local community, as a place to enjoy the beauty of the countryside on their doorstep. Covering a total area of 12 hectares, there are heathlands and grasslands, woodland and streams to explore. A well-managed network of paths and permissive bridleways across Cinderhill provide the opportunity to see a variety of flora and fauna throughout the year.