Introduction
Dartford Heath covers 127 hectares of historic common land, and is one of the largest areas of open space in Kent. It is lightly wooded with oak, birch and hawthorn. The site is registered Common Land, and designated as an area of Local Landscape Importance and a site of Nature Conservation Interest.
Gravel, sand and chalk have been dug here for centuries, leaving large pits and mounds.
A series of trails are way-marked with intersecting narrower paths and some concrete roads that date from wartime use. The flora and fauna have been recorded and there is an abundance of bird species.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
08459 335577Website
https://www.dartford.gov.uk/by-category/leisure-and-culture2/parks-and-open-spaces/dartford-heathAccess contact details
This is a municipal space for general public use. Please see: http://www.dartford.gov.uk/dartfordheath/index.htm
Owners
Dartford Borough Council
Civic Centre, Home Gardens, Dartford,, DA1 1DROther Websites
- Features & Designations
Features
- Pond
- Description: There are three ponds.
- Earthwork
- Description: Gravel, sand and chalk have been dug here for centuries, leaving large pits and mounds.
- Key Information
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
127
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Kent Gardens Trust {A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent} (Kent Gardens Trust) 11 A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent