Description:

About 45 hectares of chalk grassland, scrub and woodland on south facing slopes. Many of the typical species of chalk grassland are present. Marjoram, kidney vetch and wild thyme are common within the sward of upright brome, red fescue and Timothy grass. In early and mid-summer, good numbers of man and pyramidal orchid can be seen. Late summer often brings a striking display of field scabious and black knapweed.

Darland Banks also supports a wide variety of insects. Butterflies include chalkhill and common blue, marbled white and green hairstreak. Moths include straw belle and fox moth. Great green and Roesel's bush-cricket can also be seen and heard on sunny days in late summer. Glow-worms are also present.

A nature trail leaflet is available upon request. See KWT website for map and further info.