Welcome to Stowting Common

Stowting Common is a beautiful and serene area located in Kent, England. The common is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its unique flora and fauna. The area is home to a variety of rare and endangered species, including the heath fritillary butterfly and the nightjar bird. The common is also known for its stunning wildflowers, which bloom in the spring and summer months.

The common is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers. There are several walking trails that wind through the area, offering visitors the chance to explore the diverse landscape. The common is also a great spot for birdwatching, with many species of birds making their home in the area. Visitors can also enjoy a picnic on the grassy fields or simply relax and take in the peaceful surroundings.

Stowting Common is an important part of the local ecosystem and is protected by the Kent Wildlife Trust. The trust works to preserve the natural beauty of the area and ensure that it remains a safe haven for the many species that call it home. The common is a true gem of Kent and a must-visit destination for anyone who loves nature and the great outdoors.

Local Schools

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Stowting Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Uden	Stowting Stowting Hill Ashford Kent TN25 6BE 01303862375 School Website
Brabourne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Andrew Stapley	School Lane Brabourne Ashford Kent TN25 5LQ 01303813276 School Website
Lyminge Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Matt Day	Church Road Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8JA 01303862367 School Website
Sellindge Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Wren	Main Road Sellindge Ashford Kent TN25 6JY 01303812073 School Website
Bodsham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Newton	Bodsham Ashford Kent TN25 5JQ 01233750374 School Website
Smeeth Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Payne	Caroland Close Smeeth Ashford Kent TN25 6RX 01303813128 School Website
Elham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan File	Vicarage Lane Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6TT 01303840325 School Website
Caldecott Foundation School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Miss Stacey Mcshane	Station Road Smeeth Ashford Kent TN25 6PW 1303815685 School Website
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Charles Joseph	Sandling Road Saltwood Hythe Kent CT21 4HL 01303265521 School Website
Lympne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Owen	Octavian Drive Lympne Hythe Kent CT21 4JG 01303268041 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Westenhanger Stone Street, Westenhanger, Kent, TN25 6DE 2.80 Miles

Sandling Off Sandling Road, Sandling, Kent, CT21 4HH 3.41 Miles

Wye Bridge Street, Wye, Kent, TN25 5EB 5.78 Miles

Folkestone West Station Approach, Off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA 6.23 Miles

Folkestone Central Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB 6.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Direct Line Cars 01797 361075 10 Palmarsh Cr, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6NX 5.26 Miles
Pro Cars 07771 164060 Millstream Cottage, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5SL 5.40 Miles
Airport Solutions 07964 063344 25 Horn St, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5SL 5.40 Miles
A R L Prestige Hire 01303 891985 15 Sandpiper Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7TA 5.50 Miles
1St Choice Cars 01303 242428 Caesars Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4AH 5.64 Miles
Silverstar Cars 01303 760409 Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7QH 5.66 Miles
Premier Taxis 01303 270000 337 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4BQ 5.92 Miles
Airport Taxis 4 U 01233 620770 2 Field End, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0AP 5.98 Miles
Barrie's Private Hire 07737 764397 70 Albemarle Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0HN 6.22 Miles
Blue Line Taxi 01233 638638 K P C Business Centre/Canterbury Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0BP 6.31 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tiger Inn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hempstead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Hempton Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Farthing Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lymbridge Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Brabourne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stone Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rhodes Minnis Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Four Went Ways Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elmstead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swan Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedingfield Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Postling Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Church Road 01303 862109	The Surgery Church Road,Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8HY
New Lyminge Surgery 01303 863160	The New Lyminge Surgery Greenbanks, Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8NS
Sellindge Surgery 01303 812180	The Surgery Main Road, Sellindge Ashford Kent TN25 6JX
Hawkinge And Elham 01303 840213	The Surgery Old Road, Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6UH
Canterbury Anticoagulation Service 01303 267876	Eakins-Anticoag Service 110 High Street Hythe Kent CT21 5LE

Local Stores

Sellindge
Main Road
Sellindge
Ashford
Kent
TN25 6JA
01303 812801
Store Website
2.65 miles

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SPAR - Bridgefield Mini Market
Unit 1
Ryeland Way
Ashford
TN25 7FU
01233 340513
Store Website
6.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Manor Veterinary Clinic
Methodist Church Hall Church Road Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8JA 01303 273203 office@manorveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 2.31 miles

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Lingfield East
Little Droveway Stud Droveway Stelling Minnis Canterbury Kent CT4 6AJ 01303 768530 east@lingfieldequinevets.co.uk Website 2.82 miles

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Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic
Evegate Business Park Station Road Smeth Ashford Kent TN25 6SX 01303 813756 evegate@medivet.co.uk Website 3.89 miles
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Barrow Hill Veterinary Centre
Barrow Hill Veterinary 2 Fort Road Hythe Kent CT21 6JS 01303 269000 hythe@barrowhill-vets.com Website 4.84 miles
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Hythe Veterinary Centre
Osborne House 3-5 Portland Road Hythe Kent CT21 6EG 01303 260003 hello@hythevetcentre.co.uk Website 4.97 miles
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Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Wye Veterinary Surgery 5A Oxenturn Road Wye Kent TN25 5BH 01233 813 003 wyeoffice@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 5.27 miles
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Local Dog Walks

North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 4.46 miles

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Canal Hythe Port Lympne
Starting At The Car Park In West Hythe Follow The Royal Military Canal Path West, After About 1Km (You Will Be Running Parallel With Port Lympne Zoo), There Is A Footpath On The Right That Takes You Up Through The Park. W Hythe Rd West Hythe Hythe CT21 4NT 4.72 miles The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe Road.

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Hythe Canal
Free Parking At Botolphs Bridge In West Hythe. The Canal Path Runs Left And Right From Here. Flat And Level Walk Where Dogs Can Run Off Lead Either On A Path Or Up On A Grassy Bank. Dogs Can Swim At Points Along The Canal. The Tow Path Is Popular With Cyclists And Horses But The Grassy Top Is Reserved For Bikers And Dogs Only. Beautiful Scenery And Even A Chance To See Wild African Animals As The Route Passes The Plains Of Port Lympne Safari Park- Who Knew There Were Zebras And Giraffes Roaming Free In Kent! Lots Of Picnic Areas On Route, But No Toilet Or Refreshments On Route, Although Pubs Nearby Are Dog Friendly 27-45 Burmarsh Rd 4.91 miles

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Reinden Woods
The Paths Through Reinden Wood, A Mixed Deciduous And Coniferous Woodland, Are A Combination Of Public Bridleway And Permissive Paths Agreed With The Mod. It Is A Surfaced Route For The Most Part, With Some Uneven Ground. 1 The Paddocks Densole Folkestone CT18 7BL 5.44 miles Sign Posted As Mod -There Are Parking Places At The Start Of The Walk, Off The A260 Between Hawkinge And Densole.

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West Hythe Canal
Lazy Afternoon Walk Route. We Walked To Hythe High Street And Went To A Dog Friendly Pub For Dinner Which Was Lovely! There Are A Number Of Dog Friendly Pubs In The Area. 3 Seabrook Grove Hythe CT21 5QZ 5.60 miles

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Kings Wood
Kings Wood Has One Pathed Route From The Car Park. This Walk Is Very Popular With Lots Of Dog Owners, As It Is Very Peaceful And Is Very Big. Hiking Boots Should Be Worn As The Path Is Uneven And There Are Hills To Trek Up At Times, It Can Also Be Very Muddy. Unnamed Road Canterbury Lancashire CT4 8HQ 7.86 miles

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