Group of four World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF Kenley
1 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🌳Ancient🦉Wildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
51.30673, -0.09987
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕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
Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Robin +54 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Robin +54 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland
Historic site with public access
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Small White +37 more · last seen 2026; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Appleyard's Feather-moss, English Rock-bristle, Cuspidate Earth-moss +23 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km16 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wandle-Oaks LinkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
LOOP link to Whyteleafe stationWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Vanguard WayWalking route111 km▾
Named routeRef VGWLength 111 kmRegional walking route
Happy Valley & Farthing Downs Nature TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Downlands Circular WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Golf Roadpublic footpath · 308 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 308 mSurface gravelPath type: residential
Welcomes Roadpublic footpath · 1.8 km▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.8 kmPath type: residential
94 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
LCN 23Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 23Local cycle route
LCN 23Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 23Local cycle route
LCN 23Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 23Local cycle route
Avenue Verte London ↔ ParisCycling route▾
English part of Avenue Verte London ↔ Paris, an international cycle route that connects the two capital cities
Named routeRef AVInternational cycle route
LCN 77Cycling route▾
LCN route via Ewell - Belmont - Roundshaw - South Croydon
Named routeRef 77Local cycle route
Route 21Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 21National Cycle Network
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Waterhouse Lanebridleway · 38 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 38 mSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway
Waterhouse Lanebridleway · 149 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 149 mSurface gravelPath type: bridleway
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Blast Bay at Kenley Airfield, Surrey
Photos
Blast Bay at Kenley Airfield, Surrey
Facilities
🅿️Parking
Wattenden Arms · 140m
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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