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Getting here
51.09925, 1.08713
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
- 🌿Foraging 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
- 🌿Foraging 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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackcap, Woodpigeon, Wren +79 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackcap, Woodpigeon, Wren +79 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Long-horned Nomad Bee +59 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Long-horned Nomad Bee +59 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Forked Veilwort · last seen 2026
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Elham Valley WayWalking route
Corridors to the countrysideWalking route
Follow the kestrel to the DownsWalking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Camber to FolkestoneWalking route
European walking route E9, Rye to DoverWalking route
🚴Cycling
50 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 1Cycling route
Canal PathCycling route
Cinque Ports CyclewayCycling route
NCN Regional Route 17 (Kent)Cycling route
to Folkestone WestCycling route
National Cycle Route 2 Dover to HastingsCycling route
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Tolsford Hillbyway open to all traffic · 341 m
Byway open to all traffic. Very rough condition, only suitable for 4x4 vehicles.
Bluehouse Lanebyway open to all traffic · 712 m
Tolsford Hillbyway open to all traffic · 560 m
Wildlife to spot
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