Downe Bank is a uniquely special nature reserve, due to fundamental scientific studies carried out here by Charles Darwin

Significantly, in 1962, this was the first nature reserve to be purchased by Kent Wildlife Trust and its importance was further highlighted more recently when along with Down House and surrounding countryside, it was proposed as a World Heritage Site. The reserve lies on the North Downs with chalk grassland at its heart.

Size

5 hectares

Parking information

Park in Downe village then take the public footpath on the right hand side of Cudham Road, just past Christmas Tree Farm, for 1/2 mile. Exit opposite Hang Grove track. Follow it downhill.

Grazing animals

There are grazing animals at the reserve

Walking trails

There are steep steps. Paths on the reserve are steep, uneven and slippery when wet. The gate to the northern half is closed during autumn/winter grazing.

Access

Not wheelchair accessible. No parking. Paths are steep and uneven in places. There are large steps on the public footpath.

Dogs

Under effective control

Please keep dogs under close control

Location

Hang Grove Hill,

Downe,

Bromely

BR6 7LH

OS Map Reference

TQ438609

For more information contact:

Paul Glanfield

Contact number: 01622 662012

Contact email:

Contact details

Organisation	Kent Wildlife Trust
Address	Tyland Barn, Chatham Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD, United Kingdom
Phone	01622 662 012
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