The Top 10 Natural Monuments around Ashford
Ashford’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments around Ashford. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Ashford. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 28, 2025
King's Wood – North Downs Way
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Really nice section, done this a couple of times on a gravel bike.
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Eastwell Lake
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Eastwell Lake is a man-made lake that is very rich in wildlife. Herons fish on the shores and kingfishers can be observed here. It is home to many native wildfowl …
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Hothfield Common Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
Hothfield Common is one of the last remaining heathlands in Kent. Rich in flora and fauna, the nature reserve is a great place for wildlife enthusiasts. You can observe birds …
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Millennium Stone and Wye Crown viewpoint
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Millennium Stone sits directly above the Wye Crown; a massive white crown carved into the hillside by students from Wye Agricultural Village in 1902 to celebrate the coronation of …
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View of Devil's Kneading Trough
Highlight • Viewpoint
Here, you get an epic view of this unusual geological formation. Named the Devil's Kneading Trough after its deep bowl-like appearance, this dry-sided valley is made all the more impressive …
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Victoria Park Fountain
Highlight • Natural Monument
Cycling Route 18 passes through Victoria Park and the Watercress Fields on its way out to rural Kent. A flat and well surfaced path, it is ideal for families or …
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View of the Valley, Kent Downs National Landscape
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Great views down into the valley. Choose your path well. Straight down into the valley is steeper, there are less steep paths for a return trip further to the right as you look down into the valley.
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Ham Street Woods Nature Reserve
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
Ham Street Woods are part of Orlestone Forest, a now-fragmented ancient woodland that covered the entire Weald after the last Ice Age. The nature reserve is home to protected species …
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Kings Wood Bluebells
Highlight • Natural Monument
exact location of bluebells :)
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View of Kent Downs National Landscape
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
Great views for 30km or more. With Bench's and some shelter from strong Winds.
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