Wye Nature Reserve

Wye National Nature Reserve is home to an abundance of wildlife, including moths, insects, and orchids that are important for national and international conservation efforts. The reserve has a circular nature trail and several public footpaths passing through it, with breathtaking views from the tops of the chalk hills. Visitors should take care on the steep slopes and watch out for grazing livestock. The reserve is also home to 21 species of orchid, 3.5km of hedgerows, 50 breeding bird species, and four reptile species, as well as many other species of rare plants and insects. The Devil's Kneading Trough, a dry valley, offers outstanding views of the surrounding area, including Rye, Romney Marsh, and the Coast around Hastings