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Getting here
51.22592, 0.16115
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
Best for
Wildlife
Strong match
Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Bird watching
Strong match
Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
14 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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.
Octavia Hill Centenary walk westWalking 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.
Red Walk, EmmettsWalking route5.6 km
Woodland Ramble, KnoleWalking route4 km
🚴Cycling
10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Kraken TDC TrailsCycling route
NCN Regional Route 12 (Kent)Cycling route
N/ACycling route180 m
N/ACycling route192 m
N/ACycling route145 m
N/ACycling route325 m
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