BY FOOT
By Foot
You don ’ t have to be an experienced rambler to enjoy the benefits of walking – just a simple stroll in the fresh air can help to reduce stress and promote a positive mental mindset . There are some beautiful , quiet walking routes in and around Ashford and Tenterden offering a variety of distances , inclines and terrain . These few routes will most certainly put a spring in your step – you could even take the pooches .
Victoria Park
Discover Ashford ’ s largest and most central park . The perfect place for a peaceful stroll or cycle , there ’ s plenty of open space and woodland to be explored . Entry - Free | Dogs - Welcome | Parking - Included
Hothfield Heathlands
The Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve is an extensive area of heathland , woodland and river-edge habitats . A series of waymarked paths allow you to explore most of this unique site with boardwalks allowing access to some of the wettest parts of the reserve . Entry - Free | Dogs - Welcome | Parking - Included
The Warren
A 35-hectare nature reserve with relic wood pasture , veteran trees and nationally rare acid grassland . This unspoilt area of land just moments ’ drive from the M20 motorway is perfect for family dog walks . A moment of peace away from the bustling town . Entry - Free | Dogs - Welcome | Parking - Included
Rolvenden Layne
Just southwest of Tenterden , this peaceful walk has splendid views over the Newmill Channel and follows a similar route to the Kent & East Sussex Railway . Entry - Free | Dogs - Welcome | Parking - Available in surrounding villages
North Downs
Explore the stretch of chalk downland and woodland located on the North Downs . See the medieval village of Wye nestled in the hills – it ’ s the perfect place for a pint or two in one of the many quaint pubs . Entry - Free | Dogs - Welcome | Parking - 2 car parks
Wye Downs © David-James Selling
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