Getting here
51.28757, 0.35472
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Great Tit +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Great Tit +70 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens; Insects — Western Conifer Seed Bug, Volucella bombylans, Oedemera femoralis +2 more · last seen 2025
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
9 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Oftord to Canterbury CathedralWalking route
follows North Downs Way from Otford to Broughton Lees
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Old Soar Manor, Ightham MoteWalking route11.2 km
This circular links two National Trust places, both dating back to medieval England. The trail goes through Scathes ancient woodland, into the Fairlawne Estate & onto Plaxtol Spout before returning to Ightham Mote through orchards & the Greensand Way.
Scenic Green Trail Section 1Walking route6.4 km
North Downs Way (Eastern)Walking route
Greensand WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 178Cycling route
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Lord's Walkbridleway · 2.5 km
Wildlife to spot
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