Getting here
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mallard +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mallard +69 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Harlequin Ladybird, Southern Oak Bush-cricket +41 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Harlequin Ladybird, Southern Oak Bush-cricket +41 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Crescent-cup Liverwort, Wall Screw-moss · last seen 2025; Plants — Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Crescent-cup Liverwort, Wall Screw-moss · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Darent Valley PathWalking route
North Downs Way (Eastern)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.
Oftord to Canterbury CathedralWalking route
follows North Downs Way from Otford to Broughton Lees
Southwark Cathedral to OtfordWalking route
part A of a route from Southwark Cathedral to Canterbury Cathedral
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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