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CHILSTON PARK

✦ Ancient woodland86 ha

Getting here

51.22004, 0.71209

Best for

2 activities

Heritage

Free76%

Historic site

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7

7 named nearby

Named route
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Cycling

20

20 named nearby

Named route
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Horse riding

1

1 public path

Public access

Named routes and paths nearby

Stour Valley Walk · Walking0
Oftord to Canterbury Cathedral · Walking0
Scenic Green Trail Section 7 · Walking13.6 km
NCN National Route 177 (Proposed) · Cycling0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling

About this historic site

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · 83m

✦ Ancient🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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Nearby places

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