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It is the combination of interwoven characteristics that make the Kent Downs National Landscape distinctive from any other landscape.

You can experience the beauty of the Kent Downs diverse landscapes for yourself visiting a country park or by exploring Kent’s huge public rights of way network.

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Management guidance and publicationsBiodiversity-rich habitatsA variety of habitats are found across the Kent Downs which provide a home to many plants and wildlife.Save Biodiversity-rich habitats to favourites
FarmingDramatic views and landformDramatic views and landform are one of the most striking features of the Kent Downs.Save Dramatic views and landform to favourites
Hay bale - copyright Adam Swaine photographyFarmed landscapeA long-established tradition of mixed farming has helped create the natural beauty of the Kent Downs.Save Farmed landscape to favourites
St Mary's Church in WesterhamHistoric and cultural heritageHuman activity across Kent for 1000s of years has created an outstanding heritage and ‘time depth’ to the Kent Downs.Save Historic and cultural heritage to favourites
What is a National Landscape?Tranquillity and remotenessTranquillity and remoteness are factors that can have a huge influence over how much the countryside is enjoyed.Save Tranquillity and remoteness to favourites
Orchard festival - copyright Pippa PalmarVibrant communitiesThe Kent Downs National Landscape is a living, working landscape shaped and managed by the people who live and work here.Save Vibrant communities to favourites
Calm river with surrounding trees and grass, on a sunny day.Water and wetlandsFrom chalk streams and rivers to ponds and marshes, water is an important part of the Kent Downs landscape.Save Water and wetlands to favourites
Big ash tree in middle of field. Sunny day.Woodlands and treesThe Kent Downs is one of Britain’s most wooded landscapes including a wealth of ancient woodlands.Save Woodlands and trees to favourites

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