Brenchley Wood peacock butterfly on the flowering bluebells
Beth Hukins

Brenchley Wood

Ancient woodland with heathland and bog.

Opening times: open at all times.
Best time to visit: March to August.

  • Dog walking

  • No facilities

Size: 15 hectares.

Grazing animals: Sometimes – sheep.

Walking trails: Wear suitable footwear as it may be muddy at times.

Dogs: On a lead.

Not Wheelchair accessible. Surface is level, forest track, gravel/earth. Has kissing gate, other gates. Can be boggy in places during winter, there's a basic sign board.

About the reserve

The original Brenchley Wood Nature Reserve covers about 8 hectares of relic High Weald woodland between Brenchley and Pembury. This secluded reserve is rich in wildlife. The woods are dominated by majestic beech and oak trees. A small area of heathland to the north has been restored from pine plantation and low shrubby heather and dwarf gorse is now returning.

Contact Us

If you need to get in touch regarding Brenchley Wood, for any reason, please contact:

Matt Hayes
Contact number: 01622 662012
Contact email: [email protected] 

Environmental designations

  •  Local Wildlife Site (LWS)