Getting here
51.36299, 0.24920
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Hobby, Swallow, Blackbird +75 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Hobby, Swallow, Blackbird +75 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bluebell, Spanish Bluebell, Common Tamarisk-moss +29 more · last seen 2018; Plants — Bluebell, Spanish Bluebell, Common Tamarisk-moss +29 more · last seen 2018
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Large White, Gatekeeper +27 more · last seen 2021; Insects — Small White, Large White, Gatekeeper +27 more · last seen 2021
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Darent Valley PathWalking route
Samuel Palmer TrailWalking route
Immerse yourself in the life, work and inspiration of Samuel Palmer on an audio-guided journey through Shoreham and surrounding areas.
Southwark Cathedral to OtfordWalking route
part A of a route from Southwark Cathedral to Canterbury Cathedral
Wildlife to spot
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