Kent Downs

Kent Downs

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Kent Downs is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Kent, England [ [http://www.kentdowns.org.uk The Kent Downs AONB website] ] . They are the eastern half of the North Downs and stretch from the London/Surrey borders to the White Cliffs of Dover. It is renowned for its natural beauty [ [http://www.flickr.com/groups/kent_downs/ Kent Downs photo group on "Flickr"] ] .

Among the named parts of the Downs are:
*Alkham Valley - a dry valley NW of Dover; [* [http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/explore-kent/walking-cycling-and-riding/alkham-ride.htm walks/rides available in this Valley] ] >
*Betsom's Hill - highest point in Kent (251m/823ft); near Tatsfield
*Blue Bell Hill
*Burham Down
*Castle Hill
*Detling Hill
*Summerhouse Hill
*Tolsford Hill
*Wye Downs


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