Getting here
51.39811, 0.38738
Best for
7 activitiesPicnic day out
Free83%picnic area; Reservoir — waterside day out
Family friendly
Free78%playground, picnic area
Playgrounds
Free78%playground
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Wildlife
Free70%Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds
Waterside walks
Varies68%Reservoir — waterside public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
20
13 named nearby · 7 public paths
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
71
71 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
1
1 public path
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
1066 Harold's Way · Walking0
Purple Circular Walk · Walking0
Red Circular Walk · Walking0
Strood Community Trail · Walking0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
About this reservoir
Henhurst Lake is a reservoir managed by Forestry England within their forest estate. Managed by Forestry England, the site is actively maintained for recreation and conservation.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🐦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
🧺
Picnic spot
3 · 195m away
🛝
Playground
179m away
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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