Bedgebury Pinetum
Bedgebury Pinetum (the National Pinetum) is a 1.3 km² park near Goudhurst in Kent, England. It was set up by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Forestry Commission in 1924. It contains one of the most complete collection of conifers on one site anywhere in the world (its name is based on a neologism of pine and arboretum). In 1929 what are called 'Forest Plots' were set up to compare, under normal forest conditions, the growth of somewhat uncommon species, both conifers and broadleaved. There are now over one hundred such plots in the Pinetum.
We are just on the edge of Bedgebury, so are ideally placed for exploring this forest. Activities available include, Cycling and Mountain biking which includes 10km of newly surfaced family cycle track and over 12km of single-track mountain biking, and a Freeride Area. Bikes are available for hire.