insideKENT Magazine Issue 76 - July 2018 | Page 87

PARKS
GOING OUT TO A PARK FOR THE DAY IS A FANTASTIC IDEA. YOU CAN BE AS ACTIVE OR AS RELAXED AS YOU LIKE, AND IF YOU’RE GOING WITH
CHILDREN THEY CAN RUN AROUND AND HAVE FUN EITHER EXPLORING THE PARKLAND, PLAYING ON CLIMBING EQUIPMENT, OR IN SOME CASES
FOLLOWING SPECIALLY MARKED TRAILS. WHEN THE SUN IS OUT, THE PARK IS THE PLACE TO GO.
Bewl Water
Betteshanger Park
Betteshanger Park // Deal
Betteshanger Park is a whole day out
adventure in the sunshine, and with 250 acres
to explore, there is always going to be
something fun to enjoy. As well as the chance
to simply get out in the fresh air and see what
you can spot in terms of wildlife (there is a lot
of it here in this regenerated parkland), there
are also other activities to take part in including
geocaching, archery, birds of prey events,
obstacle courses and orienteering. Some
activities are available all year round and some
are only there for special occasions and during
school holidays, but no matter when you go
you can always guarantee to discover
something new.
www.betteshanger-park.co.uk
Bewl Water // Lamberhurst
Bewl Water is surrounded by an astonishing
800 acres of High Weald wonder so there is
no chance you can go there and see (or do)
the same thing, even if you visit multiple times
which is what people tend to do. Boat trips,
fishing, gentle strolls around the reservoir and
into the woodland beyond are all part of a day
out there. As well as that, you might like to
attempt the 12.5-mile Bewl Water walk (which
doesn’t have to be walked, but can be run,
jogged, or cycled too) which takes you all
around the edge of the water. The Boat House
Bistro will see to your hunger pangs, and then
you can head off again to try more things such
as the adventure playground, a trip on the
Bewl Belle, the row boats, canoeing or pedalos!
www.bewlwater.co.uk
Pegwell Bay // Ramsgate
Pegwell Bay is a tranquil spot that offers
beautiful views across to Ramsgate and Deal.
The views are one reason to visit, but the
relaxing feeling you get from being this close
to nature, the play area and the picnic spot all
help to make this a wonderful place to visit.
The Nature Reserve itself is a haven for
gorgeous wild flowers in the summer
(including orchids) and wading birds in the
winter (such as dunlin and grey plover).
www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-
community/kent-country-parks/pegwell-bay-
country-park
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