Wildlife reserves · South East England
Dryhill Nature Reserve
In or near Ide Hill.
Dryhill Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Sevenoaks · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dryhill Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Sevenoaks, located 2.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TN13 2QJ, and entry to the reserve is free.
About
Dryhill Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.2760°, 0.1490°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dryhill SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Dryhill is an 11.7-hectare (29-acre) geological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the western outskirts of Sevenoaks in Kent. It is a Geological Conservation Review site, and an area of 9.5 hectares (23 acres) is a Local Nature Reserve This former quarry exposes rocks dating to the Aptian stage in the early Cretaceous, around 120 million years ago. It is famous for its rich and diverse brachiopod and bivalve fossils, which are important for palaeoecological research. There is access from Dryhill Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2760, 0.1490
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Chevening
- Postcode
- TN13 2QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Sevenoaks — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q48816731 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dryhill Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ragstone outcrop, Dryhill Nature Reserve, Kent - geograph.org.uk - 168246.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dryhill Nature Reserve?
- Dryhill Nature Reserve is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN13 2QJ), in the parish of Chevening.
- What is Dryhill Nature Reserve?
- Dryhill Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dryhill Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN13 2QJ.
- Is Dryhill Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Dryhill Nature Reserve is part of the Dryhill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dryhill Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Dryhill Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dryhill Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN13 2QJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Dryhill Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.