The Enchanted Woodland
At the base of the Temple Hill Estate lies a three and a half acre area of once open land. The plot has reverted to nature becoming a natural woodland. It is this wood we call the Enchanted Woodland.
The wood attracts many species of birds and wildlife in general and is overflowing with wild flowers. However, having lain unattended for well over half a century it has become somewhat overgrown.
The Trust is working towards providing a leisure space for all residents that will be accessible twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. The woodland is an oasis of tranquillity amongst its urban surroundings allowing everyone the opportunity to enjoy a quiet and natural place.
The Enchanted Woodland in Pictures
See some of the trees, bushes, plants, flowers and bugs in our season by season tour of the Enchanted Woodland in pictures.
How to find the Enchanted Woodland
Whether you set out on foot, come by bus or bring the car you'll need some instructions and a map.
On Foot: At roundabout at the top of Temple Hill, go straight ahead and down Trevithick Drive and onto Henderson Drive until you arrive at Marsh Street. Turn left and walk through the new barriers and fencing into Marsh Street meadowland. Take the unmade footpath to the left and enter the Woodland beside the large chestnut.
Alternatively...
You can use the Cornwall Road entrance, from Trevithick Drive take a left into Joyce Green Lane and a right into Cornwall Road. Use the cobbled path on the right and enter the meadowland through the green access limiter. The main path to the Woodland is on your left about 30 yards in.
By Bus: Take the Fastrack bus, Route A from Dartford Station. Travel up Temple Hill and down Trevithick Drive alighting at Welcome Ave.
Then follow On Foot directions.
By Car: On M25 turn off at Junction 1a, for Dartford. At first roundabout, turn right into Cotton Lane, at next T Junction, turn right onto London Rd. At the roundabout, turn right (3rd exit) onto St Vincent's Rd which becomes St Vincent's Ave. At T Junction, turn left onto Temple Hill Square, continue to roundabout at top of Temple Hill.
Then follow On Foot directions.
The Trust needs your help
We need even more volunteers to help us help the environment. Find out more on becoming a Woodland Ranger or Young Woodland Ranger.
