jeskyns community woodland - forestry commission · jeskyns, a space to play, relax, exercise,...

a space for you to enjoy

Direction and location of car park: Jeskyns Community Woodland, Henhurst Road, Cobham, Kent DA12 3AN. Grid Ref: TQ 660 699

• The car park is open daily from 8am. • Closing times vary according to season and

daylight hours available.

To find out more information please contact:Jeskyns Ranger, Forestry CommissionC/o: Shorne Woods Country ParkBrewers Road, Shorne, Kent DA12 3HX Tel: 01474 825118 E-mail: [email protected]

www.forestry.gov.uk/jeskyns

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How to find us

www.forestry.gov.uk/jeskyns

The Forestry Commission, who we are and what we do. We are the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of England’s forests and woodlands.

We are the largest land manager in Britain and the biggest provider of outdoor recreation.

Our mission is to protect and expand Britain’s forests and woodlands and to increase their value to society and the environment.

Find out more: www.forestry.gov.uk

Jeskyns Community Woodland

Forest Code

Dogs Please clear up after your pets and keep them under close control at all times.

Cyclists You are welcome to use the surfaced paths but please always give way to pedestrians.

Horse Walking and trotting is welcomed but for the safety of all visitors please do not canter or gallop. Horse-box parking is available at Shorne Woods Country Park.

Litter Please take all litter home with you.

Fire Guard against all risks of fire. BBQ’s are not allowed.

Wildlife Protect and respect our wildlife, plants and trees.

riders

Jeskyns, a space to play, relax, exercise, watch, learn, dream, explore, enjoy.

A special space from the past, for the present and for the future.

Jeskyns, 360 acres of brand new woodlands, ponds, orchards and wildflower meadows. Come and watch it

WalkingChoose from a range of easy access hard surfaced trails or step off the beaten track onto our 8km of grass tracks.

Nature watchingA haven for wildlife. Sit a while and you could be rewarded with the song of a skylark or a glimpse of a brown hare.

PlayingA range of imaginative play features made from natural materials are dotted around the site.

LearningThe perfect outdoor classroom, we welcome schools and groups for a variety of learning experiences.

OrienteeringOur permanent course enables you try this exciting and challenging sport any time that suits you. Maps available to download at www.dfok.co.uk

ExploringStep out onto the Darnley Trail, Jeskyns provides the perfect gateway to the wider countryside of Cobham and Shorne.

Why not join our Jeskyns Dog Club and help us spread the responsible dog ownership messages? www.forestry.gov.uk/jeskyns

ControlAlways ensure your dog is in sight and comes back when called.

Clean upAlways bag it and bin it.

Consider othersDon’t let your dog approach people, other dogs or horses uninvited.

Know your zonesIn some areas, dogs are not allowed or must be kept on a lead.

Protect farm animals and wildlifeIt is a criminal offence to allow your dog to worry wildlife or livestock.

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Jeskyns welcomes responsible dog owners.

Please follow our Dog Code:

Information PanelsA variety of panels around Jeskyns inform the visitor about all the interesting features on site.

Jeskyns Orchards

Jeskyns Glades

JeskynsMeadows

JeskynsWoods

JeskynsGrove

Jeskyns, a space to discover

1 The Forest of the FutureA special block of trees planted here demonstrate what woodlands may look like in the future with the onset of climate change.

2 New WoodlandsOver 130,000 trees and shrubs have been planted to create the new Jeskyns Woods.

3 ArchaeologyVarious archaeological studies on site have revealed glimpses of how the land at Jeskyns has been used for the past 4000 years.

4 Orchards850 different traditional varieties of apple, pear, plum, cherry and nut make up the newly planted Jeskyns Orchard.

5 Land RestorationIn 2005 two large chalk pits were cleared of over 145 tonnes of dumped rubbish and the land restored.

6 Bird FeedingJeskyns Grove is planted with a spring barley crop providing much needed winter food for many birds including corn buntings and skylarks.

7 Thames GatewayJeskyns sits alongside the largest regeneration project in Europe - The Thames Gateway, which aims to improve the quality of life for all local communities.

8 Wider AreasThe Forestry Commission works in partnership with 4 neighbouring sites providing access to almost 700 hectares of countryside via the Darnley Trail.

9 MeadowsOver 30 different species of flowers and grasses grow within the meadows providing great habitat for birds and insects.

10 Henhurst LakeA good spot for some pond dipping, bird watching or perhaps a doggy paddle!

11 Natural RegenerationNeighbouring ancient woodland provides a wonderful backdrop and is encouraged to encroach into Jeskyns by a process called “natural regeneration”.

km100 m 200 m 300 m 400 m 500 m

12 Darnley TrailThis 10km trail links Jeskyns with Ashenbank Wood, Shorne Woods Country Park, Cobham Woods and Ranscombe Farm.

13 Community Tree NurseryIn autumn volunteers help us collect tree seeds to plant in our nursery. The resulting young trees are then planted back into the local area.

Four hard surfaced trails provide easy access for walkers, cyclists, push chairs and wheelchairs.

Court Wood Trail

Henhurst Lake Walk

Broomfield loopSurfaced. Some gradients more than 1:20. Some resting points.

Orchard WalkSurfaced. Gradients less than 1:20. Some resting points.

Horse TrailGrass surfaced, forms circular route round site.

Darnley TrailLinks Jeskyns with the wider countryside. permissible to walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Both trails are surfaced with gradients less than 1:20 and plenty of resting points.

Key

Interpretation board

Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail

Court Wood Trail (short)

Henhurst Lake Walk (medium)

Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting

Natural regeneration

3.4 wide maintenance track

2m wide stone track

2.5m wide stone track

Broomfield Loop

Orchard Walk Veteran tree

Pit

Children’s play location

Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath

Barley/wildflower mix

Byway open to all traffic

Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cablesSculpture

BuildingPond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland plantingNatural regeneration


2m wide stone track2.5m wide stone track

Broomfield Loop

Orchard Walk

Veteran tree

Pit

Children’s play locationPicnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath


Byway open to all trafficKey


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Parking

Children’s Play Area

Picnic Table

Viewpoint

Meadow Grass

Woodland Trees

Shrubs

Orchard

Coppice

Natural Regeneration

Barley/Wildflower

Veteran Tree

Mown Grass Trail

Stone Track

Roads

Pond

Buildings

Pylon and Cables

Public Footpath

Public Byway (BOAT)

Railway

Horse Trail

Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



Key


Pylon and cables

Sculpture

Building

Pond or lake

Meadow grass

Railway

Roads

Grass trail



Orchard

Coppice

Shrubs

Woodland

Parkland planting



2m wide stone track


Broomfield Loop


Pit


Picnic table

Viewpoint

Parking

Horse Trail

Public footpath



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