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Goathurst Common

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green Shieldbug, Dark-edged Bee-fly, Black-headed Cardinal Beetle +23 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

19 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Darent Valley 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
Westerham to Chartwell Trail, ChartwellWalking route3.2 km

Enjoy a countryside walk through the Weald of Kent, starting in the village of Westerham and finishing at Chartwell, Winston Churchill's family home. Several hills, uneven paths, gates.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Octavia Hill Centenary walk westWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Weardale Walk From Emmetts Garden, EmmettsWalking route8 km

This beautiful circular walk follows a hilly route through the Weald of Kent, linking Emmetts Garden with Chartwell, the home of Winston Churchill. It also passes through the Toys Hill, Hosey Common & French Street. Steps & potential livestock.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
SR242 (Lady Amherst's Drive)public footpath · 491 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 491 mPath type: bridleway
SR243public footpath · 240 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 240 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

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

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
SR244bridleway · 380 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 380 mPath type: bridleway
SR242bridleway · 915 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 915 mPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Brick building, Goathurst Common

Brick building, Goathurst Common

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