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Woodland plantation near Pepper Hill

1 ha

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

PicnicDogsCycling
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.44039, 0.33356

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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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
Parking· PaidPicnic spot

Best for

6 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 1

Varies

Family friendly

picnic area

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

8 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
1066 Harold's WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
WealdwayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Darnley TrailWalking route10 km

Named after the Earls of Darnley, who owned Cobham Hall & the land that you will see en route, the trail is an excellent way to see local highlights. Gently undulating countryside via Cobham Park, Ranscombe Farm Reserve, Ashenbank & Jeskyns Community Wood

Named routeLength 10 kmDuration 02:00-02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Hoo Peninsula PathWalking route
Named route
Thames Estuary PathWalking route46.6 km
Named routeLength 46.6 kmNational walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 177 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 177National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 177Cycling route
Named routeRef 177National Cycle Network
Dartford Crossing Shuttle (North)Cycling route
Named routeRef ShuttleRegional cycle route
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Dartford Crossing Shuttle (North)Cycling route
Named route
Dartford Crossing Shuttle (South)Cycling route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

View over Church Path Pit

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

View over Church Path Pit

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Swanscombe Heritage ParkUrban park2.6 km→🏞️SWANSCOMBE HERITAGE PARKCountry park2.7 km→🌱Gordon GardensUrban park3.1 km→🌱Dashwood Road Open SpaceUrban park2 km→🌱Woodlands ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Windmill Hill GardensUrban park2.7 km→

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