Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in Dover

Fowlmead is a 95-hectare Country Park situated in Dover, South East England. The park features large open spaces and lakes, where visitors can engage in activities such as cycling, walking, and observing diverse bird species in a former quarry landscape.

Country park· 95 ha

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Brown's Wood

Broadleaved· 71 ha

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Fortifications, Roman lighthouse and medieval chapel on Western Heights

Scheduled Monument

Historic· 70 ha

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Kearsney Park

Broadleaved· 64 ha

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WESTERN HEIGHTS

Western Heights is a Local Nature Reserve of 52 hectares situated in Dover, South East England. The site comprises heathland and grassland areas, supporting various bird species and providing extensive walking trails with scenic views.

Nature reserve· 52 ha

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Maxton Allotment Site

Broadleaved· 48 ha

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Samphire Hoe Country Park

Urban park· 47 ha

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Fort Burgoyne

Historic· 42 ha

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A Saxon Shore fort, Roman port and associated remains at Richborough

Scheduled Monument

Historic· 41 ha

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Crabble Athletic Ground

Broadleaved· 35 ha

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Lyoak Wood

Broadleaved· 33 ha

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Dover Castle

Historic· 32 ha

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SAMPHIRE HOE

Samphire Hoe is a 32-hectare Country Park in Dover, South East England. The site features coastal habitats, cliffs, and grasslands, where visitors can observe seabirds, butterflies, and enjoy walking along the scenic coastline.

Country park· 32 ha

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Connaught Park

Urban park· 32 ha

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Dover Castle

Scheduled Monument

Historic· 29 ha

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Biggin Wood

Broadleaved· 28 ha

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Square Wood

Broadleaved· 27 ha

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Long Wood

Broadleaved· 27 ha

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Bushy Ruff

Broadleaved· 27 ha

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Broadleaved woodland near Sholden

Broadleaved· 25 ha

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Bedlam Wood

Broadleaved· 24 ha

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NORTHBOURNE COURT

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Historic· 23 ha

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The Wilderness

Broadleaved· 23 ha

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Longlands Plantation

Broadleaved· 23 ha

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Denton Wood

Broadleaved· 22 ha

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Kearsney Abbey Gardens

Urban park· 22 ha

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Callow Wood

Broadleaved· 21 ha

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HIGH MEADOW

High Meadow spans 21 hectares and is located in Dover, South East England. The reserve includes meadows and scrub areas that support a variety of plant and animal species, providing opportunities for walking and wildlife observation.

Nature reserve· 21 ha

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Ruberries Wood

Broadleaved· 20 ha

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WHINLESS DOWN

Whinless Down is a 19-hectare local nature reserve located in Dover, South East England. The chalk grasslands here support numerous wildflowers and insect species, providing excellent opportunities for walking and observing the surrounding wildlife.

Nature reserve· 19 ha

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All Saints Church

Broadleaved· 19 ha

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Singledge Wood

Broadleaved· 19 ha

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Lousyberry Wood

Broadleaved· 19 ha

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Eastling Wood