Burham Down
Predominantly wooded, with areas of grassland and two disused chalk pits
Location
Common Road
Chatham
ME5 9RG
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Size
110 hectares
Grazing animals
Goats and sheepWalking trails
Some paths are steep and uneven, stiles in places.
Access
Not Wheelchair accessible. There are steps, a slope, kissing gates and unsurfaced, uneven, slippery paths.
Dogs
On a lead
Facilities
Picnic area
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
June to SeptemberAbout the reserve
With sublime views over the Weald of Kent, this reserve consists of an area of chalk grassland, an area of woodland and two disused chalk pits. The chalk pits provide good shelter for birds in winter and breeding sites in summer. Some species of orchid can be seen in the woodland and kestrels breed in the chalk cliffs. Various different insects can be observed here
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Environmental designation
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)