Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in Swale

Oare Marshes is a 71-hectare local nature reserve located in Swale, South East England. The marshes support a variety of wildlife, including wading birds and migratory species, and offer excellent opportunities for birdwatching.

Nature reserve· 71 ha

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Sharsted Wood

Broadleaved· 70 ha

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Syndale Sports and Leisure Centre

Urban park· 56 ha

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Upchurch River Valley North Course

Golf course· 55 ha

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CHURCH MARSHES

Church Marshes is a Country Park covering 53 hectares in Swale, South East England. The site features wetlands and grasslands, providing critical habitat for migratory birds and opportunities for walking and wildlife observation.

Country park· 53 ha

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Spuckles Shaw

Broadleaved· 52 ha

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Faversham Lakes Country Park

Urban park· 52 ha

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Upchurch River Valley South Course

Golf course· 45 ha

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Otterden Bank Wood

Coppiced· 42 ha

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Wilderton Wood

Broadleaved· 41 ha

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Hurst Wood

Broadleaved· 39 ha

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DODDINGTON PLACE

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 38 ha

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Barton's Point Coastal Park

Urban park· 37 ha

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Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park

Urban park· 37 ha

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Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park

Urban park· 37 ha

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BARTON'S POINT

Barton'S Point is a 36-hectare Country Park found in Swale, South East England. It offers a mix of coastal habitats and recreational areas for walking, cycling, and birdwatching, with views of the Swale estuary.

Country park· 36 ha

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Clay Pits Wood

Broadleaved· 36 ha

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Great Spelty Wood

Broadleaved· 34 ha

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Wardwell Wood

Coppiced· 32 ha

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LEYSDOWN COASTAL

Leysdown Coastal is a 29-hectare Country Park found in Swale, South East England. Visitors can enjoy coastal habitats, sandy beaches, and dune systems, with birdwatching opportunities and trails for walking along the shoreline.

Country park· 29 ha

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Cromer's Wood

Coppiced· 27 ha

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Stucks Wood

Broadleaved· 26 ha

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Putt Wood

Broadleaved· 25 ha

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Queenborough Lines

Scheduled Monument

Historic· 24 ha

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Badlesmere Park Wood

Broadleaved· 23 ha

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Arkett's Wood

Broadleaved· 23 ha

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Perry Wood

Broadleaved· 22 ha

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QUEENDOWN WARREN

Queendown Warren is a 22-hectare local nature reserve in Swale, South East England. It features a mix of grassland and woodland habitats, offering visitors opportunities to see butterflies, birds, and unique plant species while exploring walking trails.

Nature reserve· 22 ha

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High Wood - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 21 ha

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Goulds Wood - Conifer woodland

Conifer· 21 ha

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Victory Wood - Woodland

Woodland· 21 ha

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Mount Ephraim Gardens