Park Gate Down - The Hector Wilks Reserve
Canterbury
Ancient chalk grassland with a very rich flora.
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Ancient chalk grassland with a very rich flora.
The 'Bank' is almost four hectares of chalk grassland on a southeast-facing hillside with commanding views of the Darenth Valley.
Orchids are well represented here, notably the fragrant orchid, with scattered groups of early spider, bee and man.
Listen to the rolling waves on the sand and shingle, breathe in the saline scents of the saltmarsh, and watch the wonderful wildlife this very important and sensitive National Nature Reserve has…
This reserve is home to thousands of wildfowl and waders in winter, and some very special plants in summer.
A mosiac of habitats including woodland, scrub and chalk grassland.
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