A wildlife-rich chalk grassland, scrub and woodland
Location
One mile (1.6 km) southeast of Chilham
Chilham
CT4 7DE
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Size
16 hectares
Grazing animals
Catlle, sheep and feral goats are on site most of the year.Walking trails
From the car park it is a rugged walk along a rough track. The reserve is rugged rolling terrain with no paths.
Access
Not Wheelchair accessible Off road parking, with 1 km compacted gravel track to reserve. Entry onto reserve require stepping through narrow gap. Steep slopes and unsurfaced paths.
Dogs
No dogs permitted
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to AugustAbout the reserve
With lovely views across the Stour valley, Broadham Down consists of chalk grassland, scrub and woodland, and having been heavily scrubbed over management is aimed at reclaiming this open habitat. In 2006, the first colony of the black-veined moth was recorded for the first time in over forty years. At least three kinds of bats are known to hibernate here.
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Environmental designation
Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB)
Local Wildlife Site (LWS)