Park Gate Down, Protected natural reserve in Kent, United Kingdom
Park Gate Down spans across 7 hectares of chalk grassland on the eastern slopes of a dry valley in the North Downs region.
The introduction of monkey orchids at Park Gate Down during the twentieth century has resulted in over 100 specimens thriving in this location.
The reserve represents a traditional management system combining cattle grazing with woodland coppicing to maintain ecological diversity in chalk grasslands.
Visitors can access Park Gate Down through roadside parking opposite the entrance, with walking paths leading through the protected grassland areas.
The site hosts fourteen orchid species, including the late spider orchid and lady orchid, making it one of three locations in Britain for rare monkey orchids.
GPS coordinates: 51.17110,1.10278
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:21
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