Waltham and Bodsham Green
Natural flora in the heart of East Kent

 

Map =  Explorer 138
Start = Waltham Church (car park) 
Terrain = Woodland and Field
Distance = 8 miles
Walking time = 4 hours
Suitable for = Intermediate
Nearest Town = Canterbury
Refreshments = Pubs in Waltham and Bodsham

Last walked = 9th April 2000


Waltham Church 112484Upper Ansdore farm 116489
Dunlies Wood 125490Waddenhall Farm 128485
Yocklett Banks (seat) 127472Little North Leigh Farm 130466
Little Gains Cottage 125460Spong Farm house 124457
Holly Tree Cottage 119453Oak Cottage 117451
Timber Batts 110457Mill Farm  106456
Evington Lodge 102451Doves Wood  101463
Whitacre 112479

Walk Information
This walk goes through two nature reserves, it is best done between mid March and mid June. When the flora is at it`s best.
The list of flora to be found on this walk is endless. I cannot tell you the exact location of some of the plants listed below but if you keep a lookout and take your time you should see all of them without straying from the paths!
Wood Anemone : Bluebells : Celandine : Toothwort : Stitchwort : Lords and Ladies : Primroses : Cowslip : Oxlip : Ransomes : Ladys smock : Red Campion : Orchids :---- Tway Blade : Lady : Butterfly : Early Purple :Fly : Bee : Common Spotted :