Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome10 ha
Getting here
51.09047, 0.93786
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking
Best for
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Free
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Nature reserve — public outdoor space
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
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
🚴Cycling
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Brimstone TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Peacock TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local 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 route1.5 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Wildlife to spot
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Useful places within 5 km
✦HATCH PARKHistoric site4.2 km→✦Royal Military Canal, Bonnington Bridge to Gigger's Green BridgeHistoric site2.2 km→✦Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington BridgeHistoric site4.9 km→🌱Captain's Wood Play AreaUrban park4.2 km→✦Royal Military Canal, Bilsington Bridge to Bonnington BridgeHistoric site2.5 km→🌱The Walled GardenUrban park3.7 km→