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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goldcrest and Woodpigeon
  • Good accessibility year-round — paths here remain suitable through summer
  • Hideaway Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPlaygroundToilets

Best for

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Goldcrest, Woodpigeon, Chiffchaff +76 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Goldcrest, Woodpigeon, Chiffchaff +76 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Trichocera annulata, Limnephilus lunatus, 7-spot Ladybird +81 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Trichocera annulata, Limnephilus lunatus, 7-spot Ladybird +81 more · last seen 2026

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Darent Valley PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Weardale Circular Walk From ChartwellWalking route8 km

This beautiful circular walk links Chartwell and Emmetts Garden; passing through the woodland areas of Toys Hill and Hosey Common, as well as the pretty hamlet of French Street. Gentle slopes and occasional uneven terrain with steps. Potential livestock.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Weardale Walk From Emmetts Garden, EmmettsWalking route8 km

This beautiful circular walk follows a hilly route through the Weald of Kent, linking Emmetts Garden with Chartwell, the home of Winston Churchill. It also passes through the Toys Hill, Hosey Common & French Street. Steps & potential livestock.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Red Walk, EmmettsWalking route5.6 km
Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Woodland Ramble, KnoleWalking route4 km
Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
SR103public footpath · 448 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 448 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Kraken TDC TrailsCycling route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

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