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What to do in the Kent Downs off season

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Country Parks

Country Parks each with its own unique character, parking, and facilities.

Lullingstone Country Park walkWalking tagsLullingstone Country Park walkDramatic views and history abound on this walk around Lullingstone Country Park to the village of Shoreham and along the Darent Valley path. LullingstoneSave Lullingstone Country Park walk to favourites
Shorne Woods Country Park easy access trailWalking tagsShorne Woods Country Park Stile Free TrailShorne Woods Country Park has it all: woodland, waymarked trails, a pond, a sensory garden, a picnic area, a trim trail, a café and so… ShorneSave Shorne Woods Country Park Stile Free Trail to favourites
Brockhill1Parks & open spaces tagsRivers and Lakes tagsBrockhill Country ParkBrockhill's lake, woods, meadows, picnic and play areas – along with the excellent Brockhill Café – make it a great spot for a family day… SaltwoodSave Brockhill Country Park to favourites
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Discover Kent's Heritage Coast

Explore the magnificent chalk cliffs between Folkestone and Kingsdown form Kent’s Heritage Coast, one of Britain’s most evocative and best-known landmarks and the only UK destination to feature on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022.

Easy Access Trails

Ideal for people who are wheelchair users, those with pushchairs or just those who like flat surfaced routes with no gates or stiles.

Shorne Woods Country Park easy access trailWalking tagsShorne Woods Country Park Stile Free TrailShorne Woods Country Park has it all: woodland, waymarked trails, a pond, a sensory garden, a picnic area, a trim trail, a café and so… ShorneSave Shorne Woods Country Park Stile Free Trail to favourites
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The North Downs Way National Trail

Some of our favourite circular and linear walks on and around the North Downs Way National Trail

Wye Downs walkWalking tagsWye Downs walkChallenging climbs through this part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are rewarded by spectacular views. This exhilarating circular walk leads through… WyeSave Wye Downs walk to favourites
Chartham north Lost Landscape TrailWalking tagsChartham north Lost Landscape TrailThe 3.5 mile Chartham north trail follows the North Downs Way through the northern part of the parish, focusing on local field names. Chartham HatchSave Chartham north Lost Landscape Trail to favourites
Kemsing walkWalking tagsKemsing walkThis challenging 6.5 mile route passes through the beautiful village of Kemsing and offers walkers magnificent views across the Weald of Kent. KemsingSave Kemsing walk to favourites
Hollingbourne west Lost Landscapes walkWalking tagsHollingbourne west Lost Landscapes walkThis charming 6 mile walk takes you west of the village, past the ancient manor of Ripple and back along the famous Pilgrim's Way. HollingbourneSave Hollingbourne west Lost Landscapes walk to favourites
Harvel HikeWalking tagsHarvel HikeA pleasant 6.6 mile walk along the southern edge of the North Downs takes in some picturesque scenery and thriving woodland of Whitehorse Wood. Starting… West MallingSave Harvel Hike to favourites

Tips for Sustainable Visiting

You can help us to conserve and protect the Kent Downs landscape and wildlife by treading lightly and leaving the car at home if possible

How to get hereHow to get hereWith around 40 stations in and bordering the National Landscape, the Kent Downs can be readily accessed by train.Save How to get here to favourites
Respect, Protect, EnjoyRespect, Protect, EnjoyOur latest guidance on safely visiting green spaces while protecting yourself and others.Save Respect, Protect, Enjoy to favourites

Events

Explore our year-round calendar of the landscape

Ranscombe FarmWalking tagsRanscombe Farm Rare Orchid Count7th June 2026, 9.30am-1pmJoin Reserve Manager Ben Sweeney to take part in surveying the endangered Man Orchid, a true speciality of the North Downs.  CuxtonSave Ranscombe Farm Rare Orchid Count 7th June 2026 to favourites
Ranscombe farm photographyWalking tagsMindful Photography Walk for adults – Kent Wildlife Trust7th June 2026, 10am-12pmStep away from the rush and enjoy a gentle guided walk through beautiful surroundings, using just your phone to capture nature in new ways. CuxtonSave Mindful Photography Walk for adults – Kent Wildlife Trust 7th June 2026 to favourites
ranscombe farmFamily Fun tagsFamily Nature Session: Explore, Create & Discover – Kent Wildlife Trust7th June 2026, 1pm-3pmJoin Kent Wildlife Trust for a fun outdoor family session combining a nature scavenger hunt, creative mobile making, and exciting bug hunting. CuxtonSave Family Nature Session: Explore, Create & Discover – Kent Wildlife Trust 7th June 2026 to favourites
Veteran Tree at CobhamFamily Fun tagsNational Trust and Plantlife – Veteran Trees & Plants Guided Walk8th June 2026, 1pm-3pmCobham Wood is home to one of the UK's best collections of ancient and veteran trees. Join Plantlife and the National Trust to find out… CobhamSave National Trust and Plantlife – Veteran Trees & Plants Guided Walk 8th June 2026 to favourites
Misty view with trees and woodland in the distance.Wellbeing tagsWildlife & Nature tagsWhispers of Ranscombe: A Forest Bathing Experience – Hinoki8th June 2026, 6pm-7.30pmStep into the gentle rhythms of the land at Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve, a place celebrated for its ancient woodland, sweeping chalk grasslands, and extraordinary… CuxtonSave Whispers of Ranscombe: A Forest Bathing Experience – Hinoki 8th June 2026 to favourites
Ranscombe FarmWalking tagsThe Living Apothecary: A Plant Medicine Walk at Ranscombe Farm9th June 2026, 6.30pm-7pmStep into the living tapestry of Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve, where ancient woodland, wildflower meadows, and chalk grasslands hold a quiet abundance of healing plants. CuxtonSave The Living Apothecary: A Plant Medicine Walk at Ranscombe Farm 9th June 2026 to favourites
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