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Appledore Recreation Ground

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsFamily
Public accessDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlaygroundToilets

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Rook, Great Tit, Woodpigeon +50 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Rook, Great Tit, Woodpigeon +50 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground, toilets; Playing field

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, parking

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Box Bug, 14-spot Ladybird, Glow-worm +32 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Box Bug, 14-spot Ladybird, Glow-worm +32 more · last seen 2025

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 172

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Saxon Shore WayWalking route262 km
Named routeLength 262 kmRegional walking route
European walking route E9, Rye to DoverWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
Named routeLength 220 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

22 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN Regional Route 11 (Kent)Cycling route
Named routeRef 11Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 172Cycling route
Named routeRef 172National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route622 m
Named routeRef 11Length 622 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route280 m
Named routeRef 11Length 280 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route97 m
Named routeRef 11Length 97 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route5.8 km
Named routeRef 11Length 5.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pavilion, Appledore recreation Ground - geograph.org.uk - 7527803

Pavilion, Appledore recreation Ground - geograph.org.uk - 7527803

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