Wilder Kent Safari: Cromers Woodland Walk

Wilder Kent Safari: Cromers Woodland Walk

Explore the woods as they're full of spring flowers and learn about how coppicing techniques keep this woodland thriving.

By Kent Wildlife Trust - Wildlife Events

Date and time

Starts on Sat, 11 May 2024 09:00 GMT+1

Location

Cromers Wood

Cromers Wood Milstead Nr Sittingbourne ME9 8AD United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

About this event

  • 3 hours

Cromers Wood is fragment of ancient semi-natural woodland surrounded by fields and industry. The woodland is traditionally managed as coppice – the practice of cutting trees to the ground that regrow be cut again in future.

In spring, Cromers Wood is in full flower with woodland anemones, bluebells and orchids. Join the reserve warden on this walk to discover more about the abundance of wildlife the woodland supports throughout the year.


This safari is aimed at an adult audience, 14-17 year olds may attend with an accompanying adult over 18. Hoping to bring the children? Family Wildlife Watch Safaris are available during school holidays, see https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/safaris for availability.

This safari will last approximately 3 hours and most of the time will be spent walking or standing. Much of the route follows surfaced paths, but these can be muddy. Ensure you wear sturdy footwear (during periods of wet weather waterproof footwear is advisable) and clothing suitable for the weather conditions.

Please note there are no toilet facilities or refreshments are available to purchase at the reserve. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink with you, a bottle of water is recommended.

Parking charges apply at the Cromers Wood car park but this is included with your safari ticket if you book at least 72 hours in advance. To receive free parking you must email the correct number plate of the car you will be using to parkingcharges@kentwildlife.org.uk at least 72 hours before the event start time. Please include the date of the event you have booked and the name the booking was made in as part of your email. If you are booking within 72 hours of the event, or do not confirm your number plate by this time, you will need to pay for parking on the day.


For information about other Wilder Kent Safari experiences please visit https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/safaris.

Frequently asked questions

How to find us?

Cromers Wood can be found in Milstead, to the south of Sittingbourne. Turn off Bottom Pond Road onto Broadoak Road, drive for 0.4miles, pass the houses on the right, then take the right turning and follow the road down to the car park. Postcode: ME9 8AD; https://w3w.co/frosted.either.agenda

Is there parking?

Parking charges apply at the Cromers Wood car park but this is included with your safari ticket if you email the number plate of the vehicle you will be using to parkingcharges@kentwildlife.org.uk at least 72 hours before the event.

Are there facilities at the reserve?

There are no toilet facilities at the reserve.

£28 – £35