Description:

Wye NNR comprises chalk grassland and woodland on steep coombes. There are spectacular views over the Romney Marsh and Weald and the reserve is home to many orchid species

Wildlife: the site's chalk grassland is notable for the range of orchids it supports, 21 species having been recorded at the site including lady orchid, fly orchid and the rare late and early spider orchid and man orchid.

As well as grassland the reserve encompasses areas of scrub, woodland and over 3.5 km of hedgerows; these habitats support around 50 breeding bird species including nightingale, hawfinch, lesser spotted woodpecker and kestrel.

Reptiles found here include adder, grass snake, slow worm and common lizard.

Landscape: the reserve is renowned for its views over the Romney Marsh and Weald, and out to the Channel coast. The site is also widely known for landscape features such as the Devil's Kneading Trough a dry, steep-sided valley formed by peri-glacial action near the end of the last ice age.

Facilities: There is a 4 km nature trail (steep in places) through the reserve and leaflets and signs are available for visitor information.

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