National Trust and Plantlife – Veteran Trees & Plants Guided Walk
Cobham Wood is home to one of the UK's best collections of ancient and veteran trees. Join Plantlife and the National Trust to find out more. Join us at this free event to celebrate Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve's 20th anniversary!
- 8 Jun 2026
- 1pm-3pm
- Cobham
Immediately west of the woodland at Ranscombe Farm is Cobham Wood, which is home to one of the UK’s best collections of ancient and veteran trees. Join the National Trust’s Jonathan Ireland and Plantlife’s Ben Sweeney to discover the story of these two nationally important sites, the challenges that they face, and the plans for working together in the future as part of the new North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Not suitable for wheelchairs/pushchairs
- Up to 4 miles
- Some steep hills
Please come dressed for the weather and the terrain for example:
- Walking boots or sturdy shoes
- Waterproofs if needed
- Hat / sun cream in warmer weather
- Extra water
This event is part of our 20th anniversary celebration week at Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve. It is part of the Ranscombe Connect: Community Participation for Wild Plants and Fungi project which has been made possible through funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to Lottery Players we have been able to create more opportunities for local people to get involved with Ranscombe Farm Reserve. If you are interested in volunteering at Ranscombe Farm contact volunteering@plantlife.org.uk