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CHURCH MARSHES

53 ha

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

DogsWalksFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome53 ha

Getting here

51.35498, 0.74868

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking

Best for

8 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Picnic day out

Country park — good for group day out

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Saxon Shore Way

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Saxon Shore WayWalking route262 km
Named routeLength 262 kmRegional walking route
Augustine CaminoWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Whitstable to IwadeWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Iwade to GrainWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

78 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 174Cycling route
Named routeRef 174National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route17 m
Named routeRef 1Length 17 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route233 m
Named routeRef 1Length 233 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

About this country park

Church Marshes is a Country Park covering 53 hectares in Swale, South East England. The site features wetlands and grasslands, providing critical habitat for migratory birds and opportunities for walking and wildlife observation.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Level Crossing on Light Railway in Church Marshes

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Level Crossing on Light Railway in Church Marshes

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Milton Creek Country ParkUrban park100 m→🌱Iwade Nature ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Milton Creek Country ParkUrban park200 m→🌱Rectory Playing FieldsUrban park2.3 km→🌱Albany ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Borden Village parkUrban park3.8 km→

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