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8 Nature & Parks in Cranbrook That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cranbrook, United Kingdom including Crane Valley Local Nature Reserve, Comfort's Wood, High Weald Landscape Trail, High Weald Landscape Trail, Gruffalo Sculptures At Bedgebury, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Cranbrook Country Park, Angley Wood.
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1. Crane Valley Local Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
This is a very quiet, rarely visited (I've only ever seen one person in all the times I've been) little nature reserve not that far from the town centre. There's plenty of parking available in the free car park next to the local Co-operative store and the path to the reserve is well signed. There are marked paths and it is a great place for walking the doge. In this time of the pandemic someone has been leaving painted pebbles and the wildlife are taking advantage of the lack of humans. I saw a fox which I then saw later walking down Cranbrook High Street
2. Comfort's Wood
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
This is a little-known spot and a great place for walking but, unfortunately, there is not a large space for parking (some may call that a blessing). The paths are well founded and signed but get a little boggy in wet weather. You can just lose yourself in nature and enjoy the peace and quiet.
3. High Weald Landscape Trail
4. High Weald Landscape Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
The High Weald Landscape Trail, easily recognisable by its green and white signs, is a 95 mile route that wanders the East Sussex and Kent Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Starting at Horsham Railway Station and finishing at Stand Quay, Rye it takes in beautiful farmland, woods, picturesque and historic villages and small towns, like Cranbrook. An online guide, in seven chapters, was published in 2012 and chapter 5 deals with the 19 mile stretch from Matfield to Rolvenden, Kent. About 11 miles from Matfield is Cranbrook. The name Cranbrook means marshy ground frequented by cranes. Now only occasional summer visitors from North Africa, in medieval times cranes bred in England and they gave their name to this historic small town. After leaving Angley Woods, the Trail enters Cranbrook at the top end of the High Street and, at the bottom of the High Street, turns right onto Stone Street. At the junction of the High Street and Stone Street there are four interesting buildings; the former Post Office, the Vestry Hall, St Dunstan's Church and The George Hotel. The Royal Observer Corps, which did such sterling work tracking Zeppelin airships in the First World War and Luftwaffe aircraft during the World War 2, was formed, in 1925, in Cranbrook's telephone exchange. The former Post Office (and, before that he White Lion Inn) is now Lloyds Pharmacy. The present St Dunstan's Church dates back to 1480 and it is known as "The Cathedral of the Weald". The George Hotel dates back to 1300 and is one of the most historic buildings in Cranbrook. It played host to King Edward I in 1299 and to Queen Elizabeth I in 1573. Following the Trail down Stone Street towards the Union Windmill there is a small passageway on the right leading down to The Tanyard. On this passageway is William Tooth's Hat Factory. Built in 1817, in this building Beaver and other hats were made. In 1841 William Tooth moved to Australia and the Factiory became a private dwelling, which it still is today. At the end of Stone Street and before following the Trail up The Hill to the Union Windmill, a short detour should be made up Waterloo Road to Cranbrook School. Some notable Old Cranbrokians are Barry Davies, sports commentator, the cricketer Phil Edmonds, Brian Moore, football commentator, the television presenter Peter West and astronaut Piers Sellers. Leaving Cranbrook by The Hill the Trail passes, first, the 1890 Old Coffee Tavern (now a private dwelling), the Medieval clothier's house, Hill House, and, finally, the Union Windmill, England's largest smock windmill.
5. Gruffalo Sculptures At Bedgebury
6. Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 831 reviews
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest is cared for by Forestry England. Bedgebury is located in the High Weald of Kent, it's the perfect place for healthy outdoor activity. Bedgebury Forest covers around 20,000 square metres of forest and features trails for family cycling, mountain-biking, Go Ape, horse riding, walking and adventure play for all ages and abilities. The National Pinetum contains the world's leading collection of conifers and is a beautiful setting for walks and picnics in all seasons, surrounded by lakes, streams, rolling hills and wide avenues. A network of paths throughout enables easy access for all levels of ability. The Visitor Centre features a visitor Information office, cafe, toilets, bike hire, showers for bikes and riders, and an education/community room.
Reviewed By 353eileen - Hong Kong, China
We took a family walk amongst the tress. A great place for families of all ages for walking, riding bikes, appreciating nature, dog walks, children's playground ending off with freshly prepared lunch in the coffee shop.
7. Cranbrook Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Cranbrook Country Park is an area of green space in the heart of a brand new community. It falls within the flood plain of the local stream – the Crannybrook – from where the town gets its name. The Crannybrook is already home to the Kingfisher, and otters have been seen visiting the stream. As the area is so wet, dragonflies and damselflies will be abundant around the Country Park in late spring.
