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Early medieval flood defence at Botolph's Bridge, West Hythe

1 ha

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.06100, 1.02960

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦114+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Green Sandpiper and Canada Goose
  • ✦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

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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Green Sandpiper, Canada Goose, Jackdaw +111 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Green Sandpiper, Canada Goose, Jackdaw +111 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee, Early Bumblebee +58 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee, Early Bumblebee +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Marble Screw-moss, River Feather-moss, Minute Pouncewort +1 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Marble Screw-moss, River Feather-moss, Minute Pouncewort +1 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Elham Valley WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 40kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Camber to FolkestoneWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
European walking route E9, Rye to DoverWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
North Downs Way (Eastern)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Saxon Shore WayWalking route262 km
Named routeLength 262 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
NCN National Route 172Cycling route
Named routeRef 172National Cycle Network
Canal PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Cinque Ports CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Route 2 Dover to HastingsCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Botolph's Bridge Barn

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Botolph's Bridge Barn

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Holman's FieldUrban park3.4 km→🌱Holman's FieldUrban park3.4 km→🌱OaklandsUrban park3.9 km→🌱OaklandsUrban park3.9 km→✦Royal Military Canal, West Hythe Bridge to Scanlon's BridgeHistoric site1.8 km→🐄Port Lympne ReserveVisitor farm2.1 km→

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