Well Chapel (remains of), Bekesbourne
0 ha
Plan your visit
🦉Wildlife🦅Birds🌳Ancient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
51.26487, 1.15224
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🦌16+ species of mammals recorded in the area — Grey Squirrel and Hedgehog are among those seen
- ✦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
- 🦌16+ species of mammals recorded in the area — Grey Squirrel and Hedgehog are among those seen
- ✦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
7 activities🦉Wildlife
Very strong match
Mammals — Grey Squirrel, Hedgehog, Rabbit +13 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Coot +71 more · last seen 2026
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Stag Beetle, Harlequin Ladybird, Orange Ladybird +54 more · last seen 2026
🍂Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Silver-moss · last seen 2024
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km11 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Elham Valley WayWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 40kmRegional walking route
Stour Valley WalkWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 82.9 kmRegional walking route
Miner's Way TrailWalking route43.5 km▾
Named routeLength 43.5 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Via Francigena - 01 part Great BritainWalking route▾
Named routeRef VFInternational walking route
North Downs Way (Canterbury loop)Walking route▾
Named routeNational walking route
91 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
NCN Regional Route 17 (Kent)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 17Regional cycle route
NCN Regional Route 16Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 16Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 1 Dover to CanterburyCycling route▾
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea Francigena - part United KingdomCycling route▾
Named routeRef EV5International cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route46 m▾
Named routeRef 1Length 46 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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