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 including yellowhammers, whitethroat, willow warblers, snipe and linnet, as well as grass snakes, harvest mouse, green tiger beetle, lizards, butterflies, plus lots more. Yellow gorse bushes and purple heather blossoms also make the reserve a very beautiful place to explore.

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Rich in flora and fauna, this important reserve contains Kent's last four valley bogs and one of its few remaining fragments of open heath.

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1. Plum Orchards loop from Hothfield

5.70km

01:31

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Plum Orchards loop from Hothfield

9.76km

02:34

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sheep Pasture loop from Hothfield

11.6km

03:02

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Hothfield, Ashford, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Hothfield Common Nature Reserve

1. Plum Orchards loop from Hothfield

2. Plum Orchards loop from Hothfield

3. Sheep Pasture loop from Hothfield

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