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Dan Tuson for writing and photographing the viewpoint. Dan is a Kent-based writer and photographer with a strong interest in countryside matters. Dae Sasitorn for pemission to use an aerial photo of the Wye Crown - lastrefuge. Why is a huge white crown carved into the Kentish hillside at Wye? He scrubs up well Maintaining the appearance of this mighty chalk figure is no mean feat as the unavoidable regrowth of grass and vegetation, if left unchecked, would soon cover the white chalky surface.

King of the hills. Wye Crown, Kent Downs viewpoint. Click to reveal the answer. Keep an eye out for: The hollows you can see behind the viewpoint are far older than you might think.

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Crown Copyright Reserved. Wye Farmers' Market , not only a sociable place to shop for local produce, but also a chance to go out, meet friends and neighbours, and catch up with the news while children play on The Green. The reserve is also designated as a Special Area of Conservation SAC primarily to protect acres of rare species-rich chalk downland.

Broad Downs and Wye Crown offers some of the best walks and panoramic views in Kent. From the top of one of the highest places in Kent you can see about 40 miles across the High Weald to Fairlight Cove in Sussex. The Wye and Crundale Downs SAC has 'an important assemblage of rare, scarce and uncommon orchids, including early spider-orchid Ophrys sphegodes , late spider-orchid Orphrys fuciflora , burnt orchid Orchis ustulata and lady orchid Orchis purpurea. Wye also supports a population of the very rare black-veined moth Siona lineata.

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