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Dogs welcome

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
  • Playing fields is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 139m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlaygroundToilets

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playing fields

Playing field

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Roesel's Bush-cricket, Banded Demoiselle, Harlequin Ladybird +94 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Roesel's Bush-cricket, Banded Demoiselle, Harlequin Ladybird +94 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Red Beard-moss, Wavy Beard-moss, Silky Wall Feather-moss +31 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Red Beard-moss, Wavy Beard-moss, Silky Wall Feather-moss +31 more · last seen 2025

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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 Stage 3Walking route8.8 km
Named routeRef SGT3Length 8.8 kmLocal walking route
Scenic Green Trail Stage 4Walking route12 km
Named routeRef SGT4Length 12 kmLocal walking route
North Downs Way (Eastern)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Runnymede Gardenspublic footpath · 11 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 11 mPath type: service
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Cycling

59 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
NCN Regional Route 19 (Kent)Cycling route
Named routeRef 19Regional cycle route
NCN Regional Route 12 (Kent)Cycling route
Named routeRef 12Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 178Cycling route
Named routeRef 178National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route23 m
Named routeRef 17Length 23 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

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