Etchinghill is a small village in Kent, situated about 5 km north of Hythe and 1 km north of the Channel Tunnel terminal at Cheriton. The area is noted for its natural heritage, including a 263‑hectare Site of Special Scientific Interest and significant woodland.
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Etchinghill, Kent, is a village positioned roughly 5 km north of Hythe and 1 km north of the Channel Tunnel terminal at Cheriton, near Folkestone. The locality is characterised by its natural setting, with the Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment covering 263.2 hectares (650 acres) designated as a biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. It also holds Special Area of Conservation status. Within the reserve, 205 hectares form a Nature Conservation Review grassland site, graded 2, while the 70‑hectare (170‑acre) Asholt Wood at the western end is a Grade 1 woodland site. The reserve includes a Geological Conservation Review site, underscoring the area's geological significance. The village’s proximity to Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel terminal provides a connection to larger transport hubs, while the surrounding natural reserves offer opportunities for outdoor activities and appreciation of local biodiversity.