View of Roaring Gutter Dyke, in the Lydden Valley, looking towards Hacklinge Pumping Station
The flat open landscape, long views, dramatic skies create visual sensitivity to any form of development or tall structures within and adjacent to the Lydden Valley marshes. ◼ Long open views east to the coast and south to edge of Deal and Betteshanger. ◼ Strong ecological interest associated with freshwater grazing marsh and drainage ditches, supporting numbers of wildfowl and waders (SSSI, SPA, Ramsar). ◼ Small blocks of ancient woodlands including wet alder wood, within the open landscape. ◼ Absence of development/settlement across the area contributing to the sense of openness and remote qualities. ◼ Overall tranquil, isolated rural character – sense of history and time depth associated with traditional grazing marsh. ◼ Value for informal recreation via a network of rights of way that link to inland villages and the coast.
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Location: Lydden Valley, Kent, UK
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
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