Horton Kirby and South Darenth Parish Council Recreational Area
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Getting here
51.39513, 0.24010
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Magpie, Robin, Carrion Crow +82 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Magpie, Robin, Carrion Crow +82 more · last seen 2025
Playing fields
Very strong match
Playing field
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Stag Beetle, Small White, Banded Demoiselle +35 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Stag Beetle, Small White, Banded Demoiselle +35 more · last seen 2025
Family friendly
Strong match
toilets; Playing field
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Circular Walk from Darent Valley Path DWalking route
Southwark Cathedral to OtfordWalking route
part A of a route from Southwark Cathedral to Canterbury Cathedral
Darent Valley PathWalking 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.
1066 Harold's WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
43 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 125Cycling route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route80 m
Main RouteCycling route35 m
Main RouteCycling route698 m
Main RouteCycling route27 m
Wildlife to spot
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