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Westerham Golf Club

✦ Ancient woodland13 ha

📷 Marathon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Getting here

51.26106, 0.09164

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +81 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +81 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Beautiful Demoiselle, Gatekeeper +24 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Beautiful Demoiselle, Gatekeeper +24 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

22 signed routes nearby · 25 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Biggin Hill Circular WalkWalking route

An energetic hilly walk with good views to the Biggin Hill valley and returning past the historic wartime airfield, now a civil airport. One of the Bromley Circular Walks, several of which can be linked to make a much longer route.

Named routeLocal walking route
Green Walk, EmmettsWalking route2.8 km
Named routeLength 2.8 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Hosey Common to Mariners Hill Loop Walk, ChartwellWalking route6.4 km

Explore Mariners Hill on this steep circular, which takes in views over Chartwell & the Weald. An extension of the Westerham to Chartwell walk, this loop crosses through National Trust & Squerryes Court land, thanks to the support of the Warde family

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ridlands Grove short spring walk at Limpsfield Common, HarewoodsWalking route800 m

This short, gentle walk around Ridlands Grove offers charming views over countryside. It's particularly beautiful in springtime, when tree foliage and a spectacular display of bluebells begin to show. Undulating terrain can be muddy at times.

Named routeLength 800 mDuration 00:15Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Tower Wood DragCycling route
Named route
Yew Tree WayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Kraken TDC TrailsCycling route
Named route
Limpsfield Community Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
Piper's Lanebyway open to all traffic · 1.1 km
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 1.1 kmPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath in Manning's Wood

📷 Marathon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Footpath in Manning's Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦CHARTWELLHistoric site1.7 km→🌱Emmetts GardenUrban park2 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds1.4 km→✦SQUERRYES COURTHistoric site1.9 km→🌱Lady Churchill’s Rose GardenUrban park1.9 km→🌱Chevening ParkUrban park4.8 km→

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