Viewpoints · South East England
Bird Watching
In or near Ide Hill.
Bird Watching is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Penshurst · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bird Watching is a named viewpoint in Kent, London, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Sevenoaks parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Penshurst, about 3.5 km away. Postcode area TN14.
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Official information
Bird Watching is a platform dedicated to the hobby of birdwatching, offering resources, articles, and guides for enthusiasts. It encourages people to explore nature reserves and provides tips for making birdwatching accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. The site also features information on bird species and equipment reviews.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bird Watching (ISSN 0269-1434) is a British four-weekly (13 issues per year) magazine for birdwatchers, established in March 1986. Distributed by subscription and also through newsagents, it has, as of September 2023, a cover price of £5.25.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Bird Watching was established in 1986. Key content areas include bird identification, birdwatching site guides, recent sightings from across the UK, book and equipment reviews and news. Its contributors include notable birders such as Dominic Couzens the magazine is published monthly by Bauer Consumer Media of Peterborough. Its ABC-certified total average net circulation per issue for 2022 was 20,660, of which 2,530 were newsagent sales and 17,950 went to subscribers.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2220, 0.1419
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Sundridge with Ide Hill
- Postcode
- TN14 6LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Penshurst — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.birdwatching.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n1657482999 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Bird Watching (magazine) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bird Watching?
- Bird Watching is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN14 6LD), in the parish of Sundridge with Ide Hill.
- What is Bird Watching?
- Bird Watching is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bird Watching?
- The nearest railway station is Penshurst, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN14 6LD.
- Is Bird Watching a protected site?
- Yes — Bird Watching is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bird Watching free to visit?
- Yes, Bird Watching is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bird Watching?
- The nearest railway station is Penshurst, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN14 6LD.