Autumn Trees - Walk and Talk
Explore the woods and identify the trees. Our walk will also take us to Tong Farm, where recent fencing, pond improvements and tree planting have taken place.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
National Trust Petts Woods Area Ranger, Luke Underwood, guides us through the woods by helping us identify the trees that make up the 350 acres of woodland. Luke will also point out the recent work undertaken to improve Tong Farm at Hawkwood Estate, and the improvements, which include the planting of trees.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Please register your interest at www.pettswood.org.uk
- Suitability
Supervised children are welcome
- Meeting point
Meet at Tong Farm, Hawkwood. BR7 5PT What3words: piper.hired.boring
- What to bring and wear
This activity will take place outside, so please ensure you dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear for muddy, uneven paths. There is no shelter on this walk.
- Accessibility
Please wear sturdy footwear and use walking poles if necessary. The walk takes place on unmade tracks within the woodland and is unlikely to be suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. The woodland and parkland floor can be uneven and sometimes muddy.
- Other
The walk is approximately 90 minutes long. There are no toilet facilities on this site. There is no parking on the farm. There is some on-street parking nearby, but please don't obstruct driveways or entrances. Chislehurst or Petts Wood stations are nearby, as are bus stops. If it's wet, we may have to cancel at short notice. To call us on the day or the day before the walk: 07539 390786. These events are organised and supported by The National Trust Petts Wood and Hawkwood Estate, Petts Wood & District Residents Association, The Chislehurst Society and National Trust Petts Wood Committee. We welcome your feedback on your experience at this event and your suggestions for future events.
Upcoming events
How The Woods Were Saved - Walk and Talk
Explore the woods and learn about how they were saved and conserved for future generations.
Dawn Chorus - Walk and Talk
Celebrate the Dawn Chorus with a guided woodland walk.
Insects - Walk and Talk
Hoverflies, beetles, moths, dragonflies and many more. We hope to see a veritable plethora of insects on our guided walk.
Wildflowers and Plants - Walk and Talk
Explore the plants and wildflowers that grow in Petts Wood and Hawkwood.