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Algar Lodge

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦112+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Coot
  • 🐄Summer visits here combine well with a walk along nearby trails — the animals are most active in the morning.
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféCampsiteParkingFarm visit

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Moorhen, Coot, Teal +109 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Moorhen, Coot, Teal +109 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Parent Bug, Migrant Hawker, Green Shieldbug +33 more · last seen 2026

Free

Farm visits

Farm shop

Varies

Family friendly

café

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Stour Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeListed length 82.9 kmRegional walking route
Saxon Shore WayWalking route262 km
Named routeLength 262 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
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Cycling

43 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN Regional Route 15 (Kent)Cycling route
Named routeRef 15Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 1 Dover to CanterburyCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Skylark TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route85 m
Named routeRef 1Length 85 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Blue TrailMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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