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Bowl barrow at Otford Mount

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📷 Roger Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

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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
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +36 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +36 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Southern Hawker, Cheilosia, Sphaerophoria +46 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Southern Hawker, Cheilosia, Sphaerophoria +46 more · last seen 2026

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: North Downs Way (Eastern)

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Darent Valley PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
North Downs Way (Eastern)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Knole, Ightham MoteWalking route13.6 km

A circular from Ightham Mote through Kentish countryside, along the Greensand Way & areas of outstanding natural beauty, to Knole Park. Return to Ightham Mote via the Duchess Walk, Godden Green & Broadhoath Wood. Undulating trail. Not suitable for wheels.

Named routeLength 13.6 kmDuration 05:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Oldbury Hill, Ightham MoteWalking route8.8 km

Enjoy this scenic circular walk from Ightham Mote to Oldbury Hill, which offers fine views across the Kentish countryside while passing through an area of mixed woodland as well as fish ponds and an old quarry, possibly dating to the Roman period.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking 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.

Named routeLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Otford Mount Viewpoint

📷 Roger Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Otford Mount Viewpoint

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱St Edith's WellUrban park1.9 km→🏞️LULLINGSTONE & PRESTON HILLCountry park4.5 km→✦Otford PalaceHistoric site1.1 km→✦Otford PalaceHistoric site1.1 km→🌱Palace FieldUrban park1.2 km→🌱Palace GreenUrban park1.2 km→

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