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Medieval farmstead at Pilchers, 340m north east of Codhall

6 ha

📷 Simon Carey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

51.02487, 0.85496

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦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

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

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Tree Sparrow, Corn Bunting, Woodpigeon +64 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Tree Sparrow, Corn Bunting, Woodpigeon +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Dilated Scalewort, White-tipped Bristle-moss, Silky Wall Feather-moss +17 more · last seen 2018; Plants — Dilated Scalewort, White-tipped Bristle-moss, Silky Wall Feather-moss +17 more · last seen 2018

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Ivy Bee, Marmalade Hoverfly, Violet Ground Beetle +14 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Ivy Bee, Marmalade Hoverfly, Violet Ground Beetle +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Saxon Shore WayWalking route262 km
Named routeLength 262 kmRegional walking route
European walking route E9, Rye to DoverWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
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Cycling

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN Regional Route 11 (Kent)Cycling route
Named routeRef 11Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 172Cycling route
Named routeRef 172National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 2 Dover to HastingsCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route14.6 km
Named routeRef 2Length 14.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route622 m
Named routeRef 11Length 622 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sheepfold near Codhall

📷 Simon Carey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sheepfold near Codhall

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Royal Military Canal, Warehorne Bridge to Ham Street BridgeHistoric site3.3 km→✦Royal Military Canal, Kenardington Bridge to Warehorne BridgeHistoric site3.5 km→✦Royal Military Canal, Appledore Bridge to Kenardington BridgeHistoric site3.9 km→⛪St Peter and St Paul's ChurchReligious grounds4.5 km→✦Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington BridgeHistoric site4.7 km→⚽Appledore Recreation GroundPlaying field4.8 km→

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