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Dogs welcome69 ha

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
  • 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +57 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Beautiful Demoiselle, Marmalade Hoverfly, Hydrotaea +14 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Beautiful Demoiselle, Marmalade Hoverfly, Hydrotaea +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

23 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cudham Circular WalkWalking route

A rural route passing near to Down House, Darwin's home, and Downe village to which a diversion could be made. Passing near Biggin Hill airport on a ridgeline, it reaches the London LOOP coming into High Elms Country Park, finally ascending back to Cudham

Named routeLocal walking route
Vanguard WayWalking route111 km
Named routeRef VGWLength 111 kmRegional walking route
Darent Valley PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Tandridge Border 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
Main Roadpublic footpath · 656 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 656 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Tower Wood DragCycling route
Named route
Kraken TDC TrailsCycling route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

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