Wildlife and biodiversity in the Wye National Nature Reserve
The Wye National Nature Reserve is a breathtaking locality in which to enjoy the outdoors and experience an array of wildlife and their habitats. The landscape boasts dramatic chalk downland, woodland and scrub grassland and is home to the Devil's Kneading Trough with spectacular views of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A visit to Wye Community Farm provides an education in how the reserve is protected, and you can play your part in preserving this valuable area for future generations. Experience the wealth of local produce at the wonderful cafés and restaurants in Wye, extending your stay with a night in a tipi!
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Wildlife and biodiversity in the Wye National Nature Reserve
The Wye National Nature Reserve is a breathtaking locality in which to enjoy the outdoors and experience an array of wildlife and their habitats. The landscape boasts dramatic chalk downland, woodland and scrub grassland and is home to the Devil's Kneading Trough with spectacular views of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A visit to Wye Community Farm provides an education in how the reserve is protected, and you can play your part in preserving this valuable area for future generations. Experience the wealth of local produce at the wonderful cafés and restaurants in Wye, extending your stay with a night in a tipi!
Self guided walk on Wye National Nature Reserve and Crundale Downs
Take a self guided walk on Wye National Nature Reserve and Crundale Downs taking in the chalk landscape, flora and fauna.
On this circular 5 mile nature trail, you’ll discover an abundance of wildlife, including moths, insects and orchids that are important for national and international conservation efforts.
Wye National Nature ReserveView the route
Perry Court Farm or Wye Coffee and Kitchen
Perry Court Farm offers delicious hearty soups, quiches, buns, amazing cakes, scones and biscuits. Plus, afternoon tea to eat in or takeaway to enjoy on the walk. Parking, wheelchair and pram access.
Wye Coffee and Kitchen offers a breakfast menu, all day menu and takeaway. From salads and sandwiches to burger and chips, including vegan and vegetarian options.
Perry Court Farm Wye Coffee and Kitchen
Volunteer at the Wye Community Farm
Wye Community Farm offers volunteer sessions every Wednesday and Saturday. It’s a chance to learn about their main enterprises, which includes meat boxes, woodland products and preserves made from home grown produce.
Wye Community Farm
The New Flying Horse Inn
This country inn offers fantastic dining 7 days a week. The menu includes classic fish & chips, burger in burgundy and vegan visitation in burgundy. Plus, Sunday roasts and bar snacks.
The New Flying Horse Inn
Glamping at Rebel Farmer or The Kings Head, Wye
Seasonal glamping at Rebel Farmer (££) offers a chance to sleep under the stars in a fantastic Tipi. Ideal for families or couples. With views of the North Downs.
The Kings Head (££) is in the village of Wye, and offers en-suite doubles, a deluxe double and family rooms.
Glamping at Rebel Farmer The Kings Head, WyeTravel
Train – Wye station is on the Ramsgate to Ashford line. It’s a 7 minute car journey from the station to Wye National Nature Reserve, or over 50 minute walk.
Bus – There is a bus service through Wye, from Ashford.
Parking – Wye National Nature Reserve has a free car park.