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One Tree Hill
A beautiful slice of Kent countryside
Carter's Hill, Underriver, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0SN
Car park
Dogs allowed
Woodland footpaths across uneven ground with some steep slopes, not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
Steps/uneven terrain
By road
From Sevenoaks take A225 south, turn left onto St Julians Rd, right onto Faulk Wood Rd, right onto Carter's Hill. The car park is a few metres on the left
Parking: Car park with spaces for 20 cars (Location Carter's Hill: OS TQ559532, Coordinates 51.2566820000, 0.2313490000)
On foot
From Sevenoaks, head through Knole Park (2.4 miles, 45 minutes)
By train
Nearest station is Sevenoaks, 4 miles away from One Tree Hill
By bus
Take the Kent and Sussex 402 from Sevenoaks, changing at Hildenborough. Then take the 204 to Underriver, which is 3 miles away from One Tree Hill
Cycling
See local cycle routes on the Sustrans website
Carter's Hill, Underriver, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0SN
Highlights
Woodland
Site of Special Scientific Interest home to rare species of plants, insects and molluscs set in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do at One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill’s mosaic of habitats is home to some rare species of fauna. Find out which ones to look out for, along with the best routes for walking.
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About One Tree Hill
Discover why the locals love this place so much by exploring this tranquil site along its network of paths, which wind their way up through the woodland. Once at the top, relax and take in the wonderful view to the south over the Weald of Kent.
Set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, One Tree Hill is also recognised nationally as a Site of Special Scientific Interest as a home to rare species of plants, insects and molluscs.
History
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The history of One Tree Hill
Discover how One Tree Hill was bought in 1911 by the National Trust with funds gifted by Dr and Mrs Jamieson Hurry, and how it helped save the site.