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Tilehurst Wood

✦ Ancient woodland17 ha
BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • 🐕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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +77 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +77 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Bent-moss, Awl-leaved Earth-moss +28 more · last seen 2021

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Orange-tip, Peacock, Glow-worm +37 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Orange-tip, Peacock, Glow-worm +37 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Darent Valley PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Weardale Circular Walk From ChartwellWalking route8 km

This beautiful circular walk links Chartwell and Emmetts Garden; passing through the woodland areas of Toys Hill and Hosey Common, as well as the pretty hamlet of French Street. Gentle slopes and occasional uneven terrain with steps. Potential livestock.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Westerham to Chartwell Trail, ChartwellWalking route3.2 km

Enjoy a countryside walk through the Weald of Kent, starting in the village of Westerham and finishing at Chartwell, Winston Churchill's family home. Several hills, uneven paths, gates.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Octavia Hill Centenary walk westWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Weardale Walk From Emmetts Garden, EmmettsWalking route8 km

This beautiful circular walk follows a hilly route through the Weald of Kent, linking Emmetts Garden with Chartwell, the home of Winston Churchill. It also passes through the Toys Hill, Hosey Common & French Street. Steps & potential livestock.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
SR203public footpath · 540 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 540 mPath type: footway
SR203public footpath · 838 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 838 mPath type: footway
SR202 (Lady Amherst's Drive)public footpath · 592 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 592 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Kraken TDC TrailsCycling route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath emerging from Harbour Hook Wood

Footpath emerging from Harbour Hook Wood

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