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Alder Shaw - Woodland plantation

5 ha
DogsHikingWalks
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

4 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: North Downs Way (Eastern)

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Wildlife

Conifer plantation — limited but present wildlife

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 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
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
Woodland Ramble, KnoleWalking route4 km
Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Darent Valley Pathpublic footpath · 277 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 277 mPath type: footway
SR100public footpath · 439 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 439 mPath type: footway
Darent Valley Pathpublic footpath · 19 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 19 mIncline stepsPath type: footway
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Kraken TDC TrailsCycling route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Darent Valley Path heading north

Darent Valley Path heading north

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