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The Spinney

✦ Ancient woodland14 ha

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

51.15857, 0.84249

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground 276m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

12 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 19 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Stour Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeListed length 82.9 kmRegional walking route
North Downs Way (Canterbury loop)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Oftord to Canterbury CathedralWalking route

follows North Downs Way from Otford to Broughton Lees

Named routeRegional walking route
North Downs Way (Eastern)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Sir John Killick Roadpublic footpath · 111 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 111 mPath type: residential
Springwood Drivepublic footpath · 221 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 221 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

99 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 18Cycling route
Named routeRef 18National Cycle Network
Brimstone TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Comma TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Orange Tip TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Peacock TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN National Route 177 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 177National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Greensand Way near Godinton Park

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Greensand Way near Godinton Park

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🌱Victoria ParkUrban park2.2 km→🌱Repton ParkUrban park800 m→🌱Watercress FieldsUrban park1.8 km→🦉ASHFORD GREEN CORRIDORSNature reserve3 km→🌱Civic Centre South ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Willesborough CemeteryUrban park4.4 km→

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