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Red Wood Lees

✦ Ancient woodland7 ha

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

51.24390, 1.04338

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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

Bird watching

Birds — Coot, Great Crested Grebe, Moorhen +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Coot, Great Crested Grebe, Moorhen +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Peacock, Green-veined White +90 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Speckled Wood, Peacock, Green-veined White +90 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Elham Valley WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 40kmRegional walking route
Stour Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeListed length 82.9 kmRegional walking route
Via Francigena - 01 part Great BritainWalking route
Named routeRef VFInternational walking route
North Downs Way (Canterbury loop)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Augustine CaminoWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

160 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 18Cycling route
Named routeRef 18National Cycle Network
NCN Regional Route 17 (Kent)Cycling route
Named routeRef 17Regional cycle route
Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Great Stour WayCycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Pilgrims Cycle TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
NCN Regional Route 16Cycling route
Named routeRef 16Regional cycle route
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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

Footpath beside Red Wood Lees

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Footpath beside Red Wood Lees

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Nearby places

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🌱Westgate GardensUrban park4.6 km→🌱Westgate GardensUrban park4.6 km→🌱Village GreenUrban park2.3 km→🌱Martyrs' Field MemorialUrban park3.9 km→🌱Dane John GardensUrban park4.3 km→🌱Toddler's CoveUrban park4.3 km→

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