Farningham Woods

This area of ancient woodland covers the top of a hill to the north of Farningham Village and is a distinctive feature in the local landscape. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which means it is one of the most valuable areas of woodland in Kent and is home to the Small-Leaved Lime, a rare tree which is only found on one other site in Kent. There are several other unusual plants here including the largest British colony of the nationally rare Deptford Pink. The fields on the north side of the woods are ex-arable land which has naturally reverted to chalk grassland. There is a waymarked 1.6 mile walking route taking in most of the site as well as a network of other paths.