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The Charing Alderbed Meadow is a landscape of wet grassland and woodland at the foot of the North owns, lying 1/4 miles east of the village of Charing. It consists of a 2.5 acres of woodland and 4 acres of grassland, boh wet in character due to the presence of small streams that rise from a spring line at the base of the Downs. Designated as a local Wildlfe site, it is being conserved by the Alderbed Meadow Committee (Part of the Charing Playing Field registered charity No. 302707) for the benefit of wildlife and the local community. Local volunteers are involved in day to day management of the site.
We hope you find this website of interest and welcome you to take a walk around the woodland and adjoining alderbed meadow.
How to get to the Alderbed Meadow
The Alderbed Meadow is situated off Pett Lane 1/4 mile east of Charing village centre, next to the playing fields.
On foot From Market Place, walk into the churchyard and down the right hand side of the church. Head for a no cycling sign to find a footpath that will lead you into the playing fields. Walk along the side of the playing fields, cross a stile and come to a kissing gate into the Alderbed Meadow.
By car From the A20, follow signs for Charing Village Centre, drive through the village and turn right into Pett Lane. After about 1/4 mile, take a right turn down a surfaced track alongside a field, which will lead you to the car park.
By bus The No.10 Ashford to Maidstone bus passes through Charing.
By train The Alderbed Meadow is a short walk from Charing Station.
