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FARNINGHAM WOOD

69 ha

📷 Roger Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome69 ha

Getting here

51.39152, 0.21347

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • ☀️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
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Picnic day out

Moderate match

Free

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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7 signed routes nearby · 36 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Circular Walk from Darent Valley Path DWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Southwark Cathedral to OtfordWalking route▾

part A of a route from Southwark Cathedral to Canterbury Cathedral

Named routeRegional walking route
Darent Valley PathWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Cray RiverwayWalking route16 km▾
Named routeLength 16 kmLocal walking route
Faesten Dic PathWalking route3.2 km▾
Named routeLength 3.2 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

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11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 125Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 125Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
NCN National Route 1Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route35 m▾
Named routeRef 1Length 35 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route27 m▾
Named routeRef 1Length 27 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route234 m▾
Named routeRef 1Length 234 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route805 m▾
Named routeRef 1Length 805 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Byway in Farningham Woods

📷 Roger Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Byway in Farningham Woods

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

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🌱Swanley ParkUrban park3.1 km→🏞️LULLINGSTONE & PRESTON HILLCountry park4.7 km→🌱Hextable ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Swanley ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Swanley ParkUrban park3.1 km→✦LULLINGSTONE CASTLEHistoric site4.3 km→