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Otterden Bank Wood

✦ Ancient woodland42 ha

📷 Robin Webster · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeSeasonalBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome42 ha

Getting here

51.25808, 0.75853

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Raspberry · last seen 2025

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Blue Tit +43 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Wren, Blue Tit +43 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Small White +166 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Small White +166 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Stour Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeListed length 82.9 kmRegional walking route
Augustine CaminoWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Oftord to Canterbury CathedralWalking route

follows North Downs Way from Otford to Broughton Lees

Named routeRegional walking route
Scenic Green Trail Section 7Walking route13.6 km
Named routeRef SGT7Length 13.6 kmLocal walking route
North Downs Way (Eastern)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Cycling

22 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 177 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 177National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 17Cycling route
Named routeRef 17National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route477 m
Named routeRef 17Length 477 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route130 m
Named routeRef 17Length 130 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8 m
Named routeRef 17Length 8 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route525 m
Named routeRef 17Length 525 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Woodland track, Oakenpole Wood

📷 Robin Webster · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Woodland track, Oakenpole Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Cherry DownsUrban park2.3 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.6 km→🌱Cherry DownsUrban park2.2 km→🌱Pig GreenUrban park3.3 km→✦DODDINGTON PLACEHistoric site3.4 km→✦Lock-up, LenhamHistoric site3.6 km→

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