Oaken Wood

Oaken Wood is a protected woodland site in Maidstone featuring a rolling landscape shaped by geological processes. The terrain displays distinctive ridges and troughs that form the natural structure visitors see when walking through the area.

The site gained official designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1985. This recognition highlighted its importance for protecting distinctive geological and ecological features.

Traditional woodland management practices, including specific coppicing methods, maintain the natural character and support the diversity of ground flora species.

Public footpaths wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore the terrain freely. The site is best visited in dry conditions, as the rolling paths can become slippery after rain.

The terrain displays rare ridge and trough formations created during the ice age, found in only a handful of locations across England. This geological feature makes the woodland noteworthy for both scientists and curious visitors.