Shorne Woods Country Park
Walk Highlights
- Location:
- Gravesend
- Postcode:
- DA12 3HX
- Parking:
There is a large dedicated pay and display car park at Shorne Woods Country Park in Kent, located off Brewers Road, Shorne, near Gravesend. Parking charges apply (check Kent County Council website for current rates and payment methods, often by phone/app or card). The car park provides direct access to the visitor centre, cafe, play areas, and the start of the main paths and trails. It can get very busy, especially at weekends, during school holidays, and good weather, for this major Kent attraction. An annual Kent Country Parks parking pass is often available.
- Distance:
- 2.00 miles
- Time:
- 1.00 hours
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Terrain:
The terrain in Shorne Woods Country Park, Kent, is varied and can be hilly in places. Main paths around the visitor centre and some key routes are often well-surfaced (compacted gravel or similar) and accessible for sturdy pushchairs and some wheelchairs. Woodland trails and paths through heathland can be earth, more uneven, muddy after rain (especially in winter), and involve some moderate slopes and undulations. Sturdy footwear is advisable for exploring all areas of this Kent park.
- Facilities:
- Toilets, Cafe
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Dog-Centric Details
- Poo Bins Available:
- Yes
- Secure/Fenced Area:
- No
- Dog Water Source:
- No
- Dog Notes:
Shorne Woods Country Park in Kent is extremely popular for dog walking, and dogs are very welcome. There are extensive areas for off-lead exercise throughout the woodlands and meadows, but dogs should be kept under control, especially near play areas, the visitor centre/cafe, ponds with waterfowl, and when other park users or cyclists (on permitted bridleways) are present. Dog waste bins are widely available throughout this Kent park. Please clean up after your dog. The park offers great variety for dog walks, and there are often water bowls available near the visitor centre.
- EV Charger Nearby:
- No
- Fuel Station Nearby:
- No
- Livestock Information:
- Off-Leash Policy:
- Full Off-Leash
- Dog Traffic:
- Busy
- Seasonal Advice:
- Height Restriction:
- No
- Printable Version:
- PLUS Feature
Explore Shorne Woods Country Park in Kent, a large and very popular Green Flag Award-winning park offering an excellent network of paths and trails through diverse woodland, heathland, and meadows, with fantastic visitor facilities. Located near Gravesend and Cobham, this extensive Kent country park, managed by Kent County Council, provides a wonderful recreational resource for families, walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers. Shorne Woods is renowned for its beautiful ancient woodland, its rich biodiversity, its archaeological interest (including a medieval manor site), and its superb family-friendly atmosphere. This Kent park is a premier destination for a day out in nature.
An extensive network of well-maintained, waymarked trails winds its way through Shorne Woods Country Park, leading visitors past picturesque ponds, through areas of mature broadleaf and conifer woodland, across open heathland clearings, and through wildflower meadows. Key features include a large visitor centre with a cafe, shop, toilets, and educational displays, several imaginative children's adventure play areas (catering for different age groups), a sensory garden, trim trail, and areas managed specifically for wildlife conservation. This Kent park is excellent for birdwatching, enjoying seasonal beauty (like bluebells and autumn colours), and offers activities for all ages.
- Discover Shorne Woods Country Park in Kent, a large Green Flag park near Gravesend and Cobham.
- Walk or cycle along numerous waymarked trails through ancient woodland, heathland, meadows, and around ponds.
- Excellent facilities including large adventure play areas, a visitor centre, cafe, and sensory garden.
- A very popular Kent park for families, recreation, nature walks, and enjoying diverse wildlife habitats.
Walks in Shorne Woods Country Park can range from gentle 1-2 mile accessible loops near the main visitor centre and play areas (some specifically designed for accessibility), to longer and more challenging 4-6 mile routes exploring the full extent of the park, its varied terrain, and quieter woodland sections. This Kent park offers diverse walking options for all abilities and interests.
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