Kent Downs facts for kids
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Ranscombe Farm, Medway. In June, these 'unimproved' meadows are covered with chalk grassland flowers.
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Location of the Kent Downs AONB in the UK
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The Kent Downs is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Kent, England. They are the eastern half of the North Downs and stretch from the London/Surrey borders to the White Cliffs of Dover. The AONB also includes the Greensand Ridge, a prominent sandstone escarpment which lies south of the chalk escarpment of the North Downs.
To the west, Surrey Hills AONB adjoins the Kent Downs AONB.
Areas
Among the named parts of the Downs are:
- Alkham Valley – a dry valley north-west of Dover;
- Betsom's Hill – highest point in Kent at 251 metres (823 ft); near Westerham
- Blue Bell Hill
- Burham Down
- Castle Hill
- Chartham Downs
- Detling Hill
- Hollingbourne Downs
- Summerhouse Hill
- Tolsford Hill
- Wye Downs
Walking
The North Downs Way runs through the full length of the AONB.
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