Canterbury Road Recreation Ground
Getting here
51.08695, 1.18344
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦113+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Firecrest
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦113+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Firecrest
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Magpie, Firecrest, Blackcap +110 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Firecrest, Blackcap +110 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Playing fields
Very strong match
Playing field
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Firebug, Dark Bush-cricket +105 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Firebug, Dark Bush-cricket +105 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Elham Valley WayWalking route
Corridors to the countrysideWalking route
Follow the kestrel to the DownsWalking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Camber to FolkestoneWalking route
European walking route E9, Rye to DoverWalking route
🚴Cycling
86 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Canal PathCycling route
Cinque Ports CyclewayCycling route
NCN Regional Route 17 (Kent)Cycling route
SeafrontCycling route
to Folkestone WestCycling route
National Cycle Route 2 Dover to HastingsCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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