The South Willesborough Dykes have limited access to the public but are none-the-less important in terms of the geology of the area, being in the river floodplain and in supporting neutral, wet grassland species. Grazing has influenced the composition of the grassland habitat and much of the area remains as grazing land today. There are few other places in East Kent with the same characteristics as the South Willesborough Dykes (South Richborough Pasture and Ash Levels are the only similar sites). Plants that are unlikely to be recorded anywhere else in Kent are found on the South Willesborough Dykes, these include marsh stitchwort, water violet and blue water speedwell. One type of moss found in the area is only present at one other site in Kent. The area is also important for wintering and breeding birds such as Fieldfare, Linnet, Swallow, Lapwing (often found together with Golden Plover) and Snipe.

Access is limited. You can walk along the boundaries of the dykes on a path along the East Stour from the International Passenger Station towards B&Q and Asda, and on a path north of Park Farm. Please ensure that you keep to public rights of way in this area.

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