High Halstow NNR, Nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in Kent, United Kingdom
The High Halstow National Nature Reserve encompasses 52.5 hectares of woodland, wetland, and grassland on the Hoo Peninsula north of Chatham.
During the early 18th century, smugglers utilized the wooded hill to conceal goods, including a documented case of tea transport from Ostend in 1726.
The reserve functions as an educational center where students and researchers study local ecosystems, plant species, and wildlife populations throughout the year.
Visitors can access the nature reserve through a designated parking area off Northwood Avenue or from Buckland Farm on the western side.
The site hosts the largest breeding colony of little egrets in the United Kingdom, with 93 pairs recorded nesting there since the year 2000.
GPS coordinates: 51.45700,0.56200
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:05
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