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Greenlane Wood

✦ Ancient woodland11 ha

📷 N Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Getting here

51.26543, 0.15462

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chiffchaff and Song Thrush
  • 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Chiffchaff, Song Thrush, Goldcrest +50 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Ancient woodland

Very strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Chiffchaff, Song Thrush, Goldcrest +50 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Bluebell walks

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Limnephilus lunatus, Trichocera annulata, 7-spot Ladybird +215 more · last seen 2026

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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17 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greensand WayWalking route▾
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Green Walk, EmmettsWalking route2.8 km▾
Named routeLength 2.8 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Hosey Common to Mariners Hill Loop Walk, ChartwellWalking route6.4 km▾

Explore Mariners Hill on this steep circular, which takes in views over Chartwell & the Weald. An extension of the Westerham to Chartwell walk, this loop crosses through National Trust & Squerryes Court land, thanks to the support of the Warde family

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Family Walk, KnoleWalking route5 km▾

This is a 5km walk over a mixture of hard surfaces and concrete. There are also sections of short grass and bare earth. Paths climb and descend throughout the walk. Dogs welcome on a lead. This walk is suited to visitors with sturdy pushchairs.

Named routeLength 5 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Boundary Walk, KnoleWalking route5 km▾
Named routeLength 5 kmDuration 01:15Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Kraken TDC TrailsCycling route▾
Named route
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Horse riding

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1 public path nearby

Public paths
SR185bridleway · 872 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 872 mSurface grassPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Back Lane

📷 N Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Back Lane

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✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Emmetts GardenUrban park3.1 km→🌱Knole ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Sevenoaks Environmental ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Sevenoaks Environmental ParkUrban park3 km→✦RIVERHILL HOUSEHistoric site4.4 km→🌱Upper High Street GardensUrban park2.7 km→