A bedrock for biodiversity: the vital role of geodiversity at Eridge Rocks

Kerry Williams
, 21 October 2025
A bedrock for biodiversity: the vital role of geodiversity at Eridge Rocks
Eridge Rocks © Kerry Williams

Our Eridge Rocks Nature Reserve stands out from the crowd; a group of towering sandstone rocks sitting amongst woodland, surrounded by ferns, fungi and bird life. 

Jane Poole from the Sussex Geodiversity Partnership talks about Eridge Rocks - the history, geology, and how this amazing site supports biodiversity.

Video © Kerry Williams

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  • Kevin Nind:

    Very informative film and well presented. Well worth watching! Thanks!

    23 Oct 2025 10:29:00

  • Lynne Pearson:

    An interesting and informative film. Very inspiring to visit

    23 Oct 2025 17:28:00

  • Giles:

    Interesting and well-presented piece

    25 Oct 2025 13:05:00

  • Sarah Quantrill:

    Great info, thanks Jane. It’s all about the rocks! More please.

    25 Oct 2025 13:27:00

  • Helen Connell:

    Thanks for the video about Eridge Rocks . I am a member of Tunbridge Wells Ramblers and we walked it last Sunday so I have shared the video with our members very interesting.

    01 Nov 2025 09:34:00

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