(Four and a half acres), Lamberhurst, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3

Land for sale

(Four and a half acres), Lamberhurst, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3, Wealden

115.962 €

Listed Aug 31, 2026

About this listing

This splendid private woodland offers the opportunity for weekend hideaways, camping in a small sunny clearing amongst the trees. Conversation projects, for example introducing bird and bat boxes, building a hide to observe the wildlife or simply relaxing and immersing in nature are some of the activities that could be pursued in Mayan Wood. A diverse wood featuring oak, silver birch, ash, hawthorn, hazel, ash, Douglas fir and larch. A new owner could easily thin some of the mixed broadleaves, taking birch for firewood and allowing the oak to thrive. Birch is excellent firewood, especially for wood stoves and indoor fireplaces, because it provides high heat, lights easily, and produces a bright, clean-burning flame with minimal sparks. Mayan Wood is situated in a tranquil rural setting within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) just north of Bewl Water near Lamberhurst in Kent off the A21. A stoned track provides all year-round access to the wood. There is an additional unsurfaced track providing access to the west side of the wood. (see ‘Wood Maps’). There is a place for a new owner to park within the wood itself. Trees Mayan Wood is an ancient mixed wood – with oak, silver birch, ash, hawthorn, hazel, ash, Douglas fir and larch. Mayan Wood has been designated as Ancient Semi Natural Woodland (ASNW) by Natural England. This is woodland that has been under constant tree cover since at least 1600AD. It is valued as a rich reserve of biodiversity. There is a draft Woodland Management Plan for Wiskett’s Wood (of which Mayan Wood is a part) – details of this are available upon request. Wildlife Brown Long-eared bats have been recorded in Wiskett’s Wood, as well as reports of turtle dove, lapwing and skylark. Fallow and Roe deer can be found in the wider woodland. For ideas on how to manage your woodland for wildlife why not have a look here: Access, tracks and footpaths Mayan Wood is easily accessed from a quiet country lane (Bewlbridge Lane), through a locked metal gate (an owner will be provided the combination number for this locked gate). A stoned track provides access to the wood. There is an additional unsurfaced track providing access to the west side of the wood. (see ‘Wood Maps’). There is a place for a new owner to park within the wood itself. There are no public footpaths within the wood itself of adjoining the wood. Rights and covenants The wood is sold with the sporting rights. As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland. Activities Collecting firewood, camping privately amongst the trees, installing bird and bat boxes, building a hide to observe the wildlife or simply relaxing and immersing in nature are some of the activities that could be pursued in Mayan Wood. Woodlands.co.uk are also pleased to offer up to £300 for new owners to attend a woodland related course of their choosing to pursue their woodland interests. We offer support for new woodland owners, including books, subscriptions, introductions to neighbours, advice on local suppliers and money towards relevant training. You can read more about this here: Local area and history There are many historical sites in the area. The English Heritage site of Bayham Abbey is approx. 4.5 miles away and features ruins dating back to the 13th century. Scotney Castle is just over 1 mile away – this impressive 14th century moated castle is well worth a visit. For those who love water, Bewl Water is less than half a mile down the road from the woods and offers various water sports including sailing, as well as cycling and fishing. Historically, Wiskett’s Wood was likely to have been coppiced on rotation to supply wood for charcoal making (to support the Wealden Iron Industry), and later, to provide surrounding farms with hop poles, firewood and fencing materials.

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115.962 €