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Eynsford Castle

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Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Magpie +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Common Pipistrelle, Noctule, Hedgehog +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Stag Beetle, Red-legged Shieldbug, Harlequin Ladybird +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Crescent-cup Liverwort, Wall Screw-moss +2 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Circular Walk from Darent Valley Path DWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Darent Valley PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Samuel Palmer TrailWalking route

Immerse yourself in the life, work and inspiration of Samuel Palmer on an audio-guided journey through Shoreham and surrounding areas.

Named routeLocal walking route
Southwark Cathedral to OtfordWalking route

part A of a route from Southwark Cathedral to Canterbury Cathedral

Named routeRegional walking route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Priory Lanebyway open to all traffic · 170 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 170 mSurface unpavedPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

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