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Introduction
As the name suggests Queendown Warren gets its name from a rabbit warren on the site and dates way back to medieval times. The area is made up of chalk grassland, fields and woods so there is something for every dog and their walker. Dependant on your time constraints you can take a stroll around the nature reserve or for a longer walk head out across the fields with a map in hand and explore the area.
Below is information on a circular walk which takes around 1 hour and has no overly steep paths although all the paths are single track, unmade and uneven. The reserve is all fenced so might prevent your dog making a quick escape but cannot be guarenteed to be totally dog proof. The area is surrounded by country lanes which are fairly quiet but the main road to the resevere (Matts Hill Lane) tends to be the busier.
Overall a great dog friendly walk.
Walk Location
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Warren Lane, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7XH
Parking Location (what3words)
Walk Details
- From the car park at Queendown Warren head across the first field and out of the kissing gate.
- Cross over the road and through a wooden kissing gate into the large field. Here you are fairly safe to let you dog off the lead as it is all fenced.
- Follow the track along taking the right hand fork when the path splits.
- Follow the path along the top of the valley and pass through two more kissing gates. (The gate that takes you out to Matt’s Hill Lane has a dog bin)
- Follow the path down hill and into the far corner where you will come to another kissing gate.
- Cross over the road and through the kissing gate into the next field and follow the path along the fence line to the end.
- When you reach the next gate stay in the field and follow the path back round and head back into the field.
- The path will take a gradual incline but nothing too strenuous and then head back down to the kissing gate where you came in.
- Re-trace your steps back in the next field and take the right hand path when it splits.
- Once through the next kissing gate turn right and walk down to the kissing gate that opens out into the lane.
- Cross over the lane and follow the path straight up you come to a fenced field. (Please take note of the sign on the gate that will tell you whether there is any sheep or cattle present in the field).
- Make your way around the field or stop for a spot of training and re-trace your foot steps back to lane and back through the kissing gate.
- Turn right and follow the path back up the hill and through another kissing gate to meet the path you were on originally. Re-trace your path back to the car park to finish your walk.
Our Walk Route
How to use the AllTrails map
Click the walk title in the top right of the above window to open the route on the AllTrails website or the mobile app. You can then create a free account which will then allow you to follow the route as you walk on your mobile. If you would rather not sign up to AllTrails free account and would like to use another mapping app (such as OS Maps, Outdooractive or Komoot etc) on your phone then you can download the GPX file below and import this into your desired app inorder to follow the trail.
Route GPX File Download
OWTD Walk Verdict
Secluded walk across sloped chalked grassland. Fully fenced and secure for most dogs.
Walk Information
- Circular walk around 4km (2.5 Miles)
- Approx. one hour dependant on pace.
- Footpaths are unmade and traverse the side of the chalk grassland valley so no major hills to climb. Chalk footpaths can become slippery in wet weather. Across the lane is a flat grass field which has fairly long grass so suitable shoes/boots recommended in wet weather.
- Unfortunately this walk doesn’t have any wheelchair accessible pathways.
- No Stiles but some kissing gates.
- Dogs allowed off lead but be aware that sheep are sometimes in the field or surrounding fields. Please look out for signs on the gates and follow the information provided.
- Bins available at the two entrances along Matt’s Hill Lane. Otherwise please pick up after your dog and dispose of it sensibly.
- Small carpark is available in Warren Lane which costs £2 per day via the RingGo app or free limited parking is available in Warren Lane or Matt’s Hill Lane.
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Karen Devaney
12 August 2022 at 07:46Just to let you know, the car park is no longer free, sadly. People do park for free a bit further up the road by the junction between Matts Hill Lane and Warren lane, but there is barely room for 3 cars.
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Sar
21 September 2025 at 17:25Spent an hour walking here. Parked in the carpark which is £2.40 for the day on the RingGo app. Like the other post said there is a few spaces on the road but not for many cars. Great views on the walk and depending on your time you can walk as long or short as you please.
Karen Devaney
12 August 2022 at 07:46Just to let you know, the car park is no longer free, sadly. People do park for free a bit further up the road by the junction between Matts Hill Lane and Warren lane, but there is barely room for 3 cars.
Sar
21 September 2025 at 17:25Spent an hour walking here. Parked in the carpark which is £2.40 for the day on the RingGo app. Like the other post said there is a few spaces on the road but not for many cars. Great views on the walk and depending on your time you can walk as long or short as you please.