Character and vitality of West Malling

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West Malling within the local landscape
West Malling is on the north scarp slope of the Greensand Ridge, a geographical feature stretching across South East England. The town is approximately 4km south of the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just west of the Medway Gap.

Features defining town limits

 * The town stands on land rising southwards from the valley of the river Lilliburn, which the A20 follows.


 * To the east and south east of the town a narrow strip of green wedge countryside is dissected by West Malling bypass.


 * The Metropolitan Green Belt skirts the west of the town.

West Malling's natural environmental landmarks
St. Leonard's Tower stream ...