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| Title | Category | Address | Description | |
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 | Roman Road | Visitor Submitted - Local Park | Roman Road, Gravesend | Nice little walk along the route of the old A2 and Watling Street. Fenced in and grass area. Can walk from the George pub all the way to Springhead nurseries. Well lit. |
 | Little Swiss | Visitor Submitted - Country Park | Humber Bridge, Barton-upon-Humber, UK | Woodlands |
 | Lesnes Abbey Woods | Visitor Submitted - Woodland | 51.48728225793685,0.1285249764018772 | Mixed woodland, hilly in parts, ponds, ruined abbey, open spaces, outdoor cafe (opens intermittently, so check: https://www.facebook.com/abbeygoodcoffee1/ ), wild daffodils and bluebells at the right times, lots of birds including woodpeckers. User Submitted Marker. Thanks! |
| Riverside Side Walk | Visitor Submitted - Woodland | Car Park, Royal Oak Close, Biggleswade, SG18 0BQ | River side walk through local common. 1 to 5 miles depending on route taken |
 | Bredhurst Woods | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Hurstwood Road, Bredhurst, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3JZ | Bredurst Woods offers an array of wildlife and flowers making it a great place for a long or short walk. |
| Foxburrow Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP | Woodland walks |
| Queen Down Warren | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Warren Lane, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7XH | Secluded walk across the downs |
| East Hoath Woods | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Durham Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0JJ | Small woods ideal for a quick walk. |
| Hucking Woodland Estate | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Church Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1QT | Amazing woodland walks with great views. Easy free parking |
| Darland Banks | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Hoath Cl, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0SH | Part of the 'Kent Wildlife Trust' with 45 hectares of chalk grassland, scrub and woodland on south facing slopes. Views across to Hempstead and Capstone. |
| Boxley Warren | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Old Chatham Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD | Choice of 3 mapped walks around the local nature reserve. |
| Cossington Valley - Walderslade Woodlands | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Impton Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9US | A small valley of woodland nestled between houses on the North Downs. |
| Round Wood - Walderslade Woodlands | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Wildfell Close, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9RU | A small valley of woodland nestled between houses on the North Downs. |
| Tunbury Bottom-Walderslade Woodlands | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Impton Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9LE | The largest of the three valleys nestled between houses on the North Downs. |
| Blue Bell Hill Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Common Road, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9RG | Chalk grassland, scrub and woodland set on the hillside with amazing views across the weald. Some steep and uneven pathways. |
| Cliffe Woods Circular Walk | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Carpark, Parkside, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8HX | A fairly flat circular walk with a fairly steep decent as you enter Berry Court Wood and a steep ascent as you re-enter the woods from the road. Can be very muddy during wet weather. |
| Cobham Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | South Lodge Barn, Lodge Lane, Cobham, DA12 3BS | 190 acres of historic woodland.Dogs on leads as cattle graze in the woodland |
| Holly Hill | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Holly Hill, Halling, Kent, DA13 0UB | A great view from one of the highest view points in Kent. Un made and un even footpaths around 17 acres of woodland. |
| Clowes Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Radfall Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3ER | 236 hectares of mixed woodland ideal for dogs. Mixture of hard and unmade footpaths with free parking in a large carpark. |
| Grove Ferry Picnic Site | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Grove Road, Upstreet, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4BP | Picnic site set nex to the Great Stour River. Field for a bit of ball throwing. |
| Blean Woods Nature Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9DD | Woodland covering eleven square miles with a designated dog walking route. |
| Park Wood Near Chilham | Woodland / Countryside Walks | 51.236137, 0.924893 | Located on the A252 near Chilham. Parking is in a small layby so may be difficult. |
| Denge and Eggringe Woods | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Penny Pot Lane, Waltham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7EZ | Lots of footpaths, bridleways and byways to explore. |
| Cromer's Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Off Broadoak Road, Milstead, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8AD | Small woodland of 28 hectares. Several marked trails and informal pathways. |
| Earley wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Waltham Road, Petham, Canterbury, CT4 5QE | Small woodland owned by The Woodland Trust. Small parking area on Waltham Road. |
| Covert and Covet Woods | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Green Hills, Barham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6JY | Popular with dog walkers with numerous footpaths around the woods. |
| Lyminge Forest | Woodland / Countryside Walks | West Wood, Lyminge, Kent, CT4 6DN | One of the largest woodlands in Kent. Mainly level and easy walks. |
| The Larches | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Pilgrims Way, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3HW | Steep and hilly woodland footpaths with some spectacular views. Road side parking only. |
| Platt Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Long Mill Lane, St Mary's Platt, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8NR | Accessed by a footpath to the right of the church. Lots of footpaths spread over 43 acres of woodland and is part of the 'Weald Way' walk. Roadside parking. |
| Vinters Valley Nature Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Lodge road, Vinters Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5EH | Network of footpaths through woodland and grassland with a lake and stream. Ideal for a short walk or part of a longer walk. |
| Folkstone Downs | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Crete Road W, Folkstone, Kent, CT18 7AB | Views over Folkstone town and the Euro tunnel. Watch out for steep muddy slopes and grazing livestock. Parking in road. |
| Paraker Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Spring Lane, Folkstone, Kent, CT21 5TH | Ancient woodland with public and permissive footpaths set on the side of the steep Seabrook Valley. Parking in local roads. |
| Creteway Down | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Crete Road East, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7EG | Steep slopes with uneven footpaths and views across Folkstone. |
| Lydden Temple Ewell National Nature Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | London Rd, Temple Ewell, Dover, Kent CT16 3DE | Chalk downland located on a south facing slope with uneven and unsurfaced pathways. Grazing animals present at times. |
| Russell Gardens and Bushy Ruff Country Park | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Alkham Road, Temple Ewell, Dover, Kent, CT16 3EE | Nature reserve that adjoins Russell Gardens. Footpaths around the lake and through the woodland are popular with dog walkers. |
| Whinless Down Nature Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Elms Vale Rd, Dover, Kent, CT17 9PP | Playing fields and nature reserve with circular walk. Uneven, unmade and some steep footpaths. Views across to Dover castle from the top. |
| High Meadow | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Noahs Ark Rd, Dover, Kent CT17 0DQ | Several entry points and can be accessed as part of walk from Whinless Down Nature Reserve. Dogs must be on lead when ponies are grazing the land. Please look out for signs. |
| Western Heights Nature Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | South Military Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9DX | Ancient monument and chalk slopes surrounded by nature reserve. Three well marked circular routes that can all join together to make a 4 mile walk. |
| Monks Wall Nature Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Ramsgate Rd, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9LH | Hidden away with no signage and among industrial estates is a large reserve that was once arable fields. Access via a farm track off Ramsgate Rd opposite Sandwich Industrial Estate. |
| Curtis Wood Park | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Curtis Wood Park Rd, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7TY | Curtis Wood is made up of a meadow, woodland and pond and is set on the edge of a housing estate. A short walk but popular with local dog walkers. |
| East Blean Woods National Nature Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Hicks Forstal Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT3 4JS | Waymarked trails and unmarked footpaths through very large woodland that forms part of the 25 mile Big Blean circular walk. |
| Duncan Down | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Saddleton Rd, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4JL | Woodland, scrubland, grassland and a stream makes Duncan Down an enjoyable place for a walk. Multiple entrances leading in from the surrounding residential roads. |
| Victory Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Dargate Rd, Yorkletts, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3AH | New woodland planted to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar. A good network of footpaths with one surfaced pathway from the car park. |
| Sturry Road Community Park | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Tennyson Ave, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1EW | 18 hectare park situated behind the Sturry road park and ride outside Canterbury. Circular surfaced pathway and other footpaths link to the Canterbury to Fordwich cycle/walking route. |
| Whitehall Meadows and Bingley Island | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Whitehall Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8BG | Close to Westgate Gardens these meadows have surfaced and unmade footpaths. Wild horses sometimes graze the meadows. |
| Larkey Valley Wood Local Nature Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Cockering Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7PH | Large woodland with lots of un made footpaths through the woods and waymarked trails. Free parking in Cockering Road. |
| No Man’s Community Orchard | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Bigbury Rd, Chartham Hatch, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7ND | Small community orchard accessed from the recreation ground off Bigbury Road and through some woodland. |
| Ashford Warren & Hoads Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Warren Lane Ashford Kent TN24 8UF | 34.5 hectares of woodland with a surfaced path running along the bottom edge. All other footpaths are unmade and uneven and have steep inclines. Free parking at the end of Warren Lane. |
| Ashford Green Corridor Nature Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | TN23 4TZ | An interactive map can be found by visiting the Ashford Green Corridor website by clicking the more details link below. |
| Cuckoo Woods | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Stanhope Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 5RF | Woodland, fields and small pond set around the Stanhope housing development. A number of well marked paths cover the site and is popular with dog walkers. |
| Dering wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Smarden Bell Rd, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 0SY | A mixture of path ways around 310 acres of woodland. Two waymarked routes, a short Blue marked route of 2.2Km and a Red marked route of 3.2Km. |
| Hothfield Heathlands | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Cades Rd, Ashford, Kent TN26 1HD | Over 200 acres of open heathland and woodland. Dog friendly but cattle and ponies do graze on the site. |
| Packing Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Capel Rd, Ashford, Kent TN26 2EJ | 400 acres of fairly flat woodland. Limited parking available |
| Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Bourne Ln, Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2HH | Popular with local dog walkers and with 3 circular walks to choose from these woods make for a great walk. |
| Parkwood Picnic Site | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Woodchurch Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2BJ | Open daily from 9am till dusk with a small carpark. |
| Hemsted Forest | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Goddards Green Rd, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AN | Around 400 hectares of forest with five miles of hard surfaced road around the forest with a multitude of further unsurfaced tracks. |
| Comforts Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Swattenden Ln, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3PR | Ideal for a quiet short walk. Limited parking. |
| Cinderhill Community Woodland | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Cinder Hill Wood, Five Wents, Matfield, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 7ED | 12 hectares of woodland, heathland, grassland and gill stream with a managed network of footpaths and bridleways. For longer walks you can also explore the adjacent Brenchley woods. |
| Tudeley Woods RSPB Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Half Moon Ln, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 0PT | RSPB woodland and heathland Dogs only allowed on public footpaths and bridleways. Three waymarked trails of 1 mile, 1.5 miles and 3 miles. |
| Marshley Harbour Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Lower Green Rd, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4EB | 85 hectares of woodland bisected by the Pembury by-pass (A228) and accessible from a number of local footpaths. A 3 mile waymarked walk across hilly and unmade footpathsis available. Click more info for a leaflet. |
| Barnetts Wood Local Nature Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Juniper Cl, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XS | Woodland, grassland and pond for a short walk. Surfaced pathway from entrance to picnic area with other unsurfaced footpaths around the rest of the reserve. |
| Friezland Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Fairview Ln, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex TN3 9JJ | Around 8 hectares of woodland with high sandstone rocks making Friezland Wood an interesting place for a walk. |
| Hurst Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Coniston Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SR | Set in a valley on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells. This woodland has a meandering stream criss-crossed with small bridges with excellent network of footpaths. |
| Stubbs Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Nightingale Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6JA | Large woodland with views over the Weald and Bough Beach Reservoir. |
| Toys Hill | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Toys Hill Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QG | Owned by the National Trust with 200 acres of woodland. Three way marked walks of 0.5, 1.75 and 3 miles plus 2 longer walks of 6km and 9.6km. See national trust website for details. |
| Sevenoaks Common | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Windmill Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1QJ | A network of paths around natural woodland which was hit hard by the Great Storm of 1987. |
| Dryhill Quarry Nature Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Dryhill Ln, Sundridge, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6ED | Small area of woodland that was once a stone quarry in the 1950's. |
| One Tree Hill | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Carter's Hill, Under River, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0SN | Popular spot for walking and horse riding with a great network of paths throughout the site. |
| Oldbury Hill and Styants Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Styants Bottom Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0HB | 166 acres of woodland with good network of paths including two way marked circular trails. |
| Leybourne Chase | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Birling Road, Leybourne ME19 5HX, United Kingdom | A circular walk / trim trail around a new housing development which is approx 3km long. A great place to start running with your dog. Free Parking along the new road that leads down to the housing development. |
| Thistle hill Community woodlands | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Thistle Hill Way, Minster on Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3GP | A large community woodland planted next to a new housing estate. Wide pathways and great views over Elmey Marshes. Popular with local dog walkers. Visitors car park located off Thistle Hill Way. |
| Kingsborough Manor Community Woodland | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Court Tree Dr, Eastchurch, Sheerness,Kent, ME12 4ST | A large newly planted community woodland popular with local dog walkers. Wide footpaths and picnic benches with car parking in the surrounding roads. |
| The Fleet | Woodland / Countryside Walks | New Rd, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1LN | A short walk along a small waterway in the centre of Sherness. Parking in surrounding roads. |
| The Meads Community Woodland | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Vellum Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5BH | A community woodland set on the outskirts of Sittingbourne. Parking in surrounding roads. |
| Ranscombe Farm Reserve | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Sundridge Hill, Cuxton, Kent ME2 1LB | Large nature reserve with 560 acres of woodland and chalk grassland set on the slopes of the North Downs. |
| Greatpark Wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | Holly Hill, Halling, Kent, DA13 0UB | A fairly flat walk taking in part of the North Downs Way. A great addition to a walk at Holly Hill. Car parking at Holly Hill. |
| Reinden wood | Woodland / Countryside Walks | A260 Canterbury rd, Densole, Kent, CT18 7AY | This is a structured circular walk of about 2.2 miles through woodlands. Stick to the route marked as it is MOD land. Free parking is available. |
 | Riverside Country Park | Beach and Coastal Walks | Lower Rainham Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2XH | Great walk along the coast path which forms part of the Saxon Shore Way. Lots of easy parking, cafe and toilets. |
| Minster Leas | Beach and Coastal Walks | The Leas, Minster-on-Sea, Kent, ME12 2NL | Nice walk along the promenard. Easy parking, cafe and toilets. See further details for beach dog restrictions. |
| Camber Sands | Beach and Coastal Walks | Old Lydd Rd, Camber, Rye TN31 7RH | Vast sandy beach Seasonal restrictions on the beach. |
| Reculver Country Park | Beach and Coastal Walks | Reculver Lane, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6SS | Walk along the sea wall towards Minnis Bay or head the other way along the cliff tops or beach. (Dogs on Beach restrictions apply. See further info) |
| The Old Brickworks | Beach and Coastal Walks | Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7DZ | Part of the Saxon Shore Way with easy parking a great village pub nearby. |
| South Swale Nature Reserve | Beach and Coastal Walks | Faversham Road, Seasalter, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4BW | This there and back walk allows you to walk either along the beach when the tide allows or along the grass bank behind the sea wall. Part of the Saxon Shore Way. |
| Barton's Point Coastal Park | Beach and Coastal Walks | Marine Parade, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2BX | 40 acres of outstanding natural beauty with salt water lake, nature trails, adventure playground and minature steam railway for the kids to name a few.. |
| Rochester Riverside Walk | Beach and Coastal Walks | Doust Way, Rochester, Medway ME1 1HN | A walk along the edge of the river Medway on wide, flat tarmac pathways. Entrance at Cory's Road, Blue Boar Lane and Doust Way. |
| Leysdown Coastal Park | Beach and Coastal Walks | Shellness Rd, Leysdown-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent ME12 4RJ | Circular walk around The Swale National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppy. |
| Oare Marshes | Beach and Coastal Walks | Church Road, Oare, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME13 0QD | Waymarker trail from the sea wall next to watch house. Stay on circular trail. Dogs on leads. |
| Royal Military Canal | Beach and Coastal Walks | Princes Parade, Hythe, Kent CT21 6AQ | A there and back walk along the canal. Parking available along the sea front. |
| Lower Leas Coastal Park | Beach and Coastal Walks | Lower Sandgate Rd, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DR | Something for everyone with large childrens play area, amphitheatre and footpaths all around for a stroll with your dog. |
| East Cliff and Warren Country Park | Beach and Coastal Walks | Wear Bay Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6AR | Chalk grassland with walks along the coast line. Access to rock pools when tide is out. |
| The White Cliffs of Dover | Beach and Coastal Walks | Upper Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HJ | Managed by The National Trust the chalk grassland and cliffs are an icon of Britian. Marked and un marked footpaths along the cliff tops with a visitors centre and cafe. |
| South Foreland Valley | Beach and Coastal Walks | Bay Hill, St Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover, Kent, CT15 6DX | Adjacent to The White Cliffs and has a good network of public footpaths and waymarked trails and a circular 6.5Km local history trail. |
| Walmer Beach | Beach and Coastal Walks | ingsdown Rd, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7LH | Foot path / Cycle path along the beach front. Large shingle beach with no dog restrictions. |
| Royal Esplanade | Beach and Coastal Walks | Royal Esplanade, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 0EY | Wide surfaced pathway along Westcliff promenade surrounded on both sides by grassed areas with views over Pegwell Bay. Area is open and unfenced. |
| Princes Walk | Beach and Coastal Walks | Palm Bay Ave, Margate, Kent, CT9 3DQ | A walk along the cliff tops with surfaced pathways and grassed areas. Access to various beeches along the way but dog restrictions apply to beaches and promenades. |
| Beacon Hill Herne Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Beacon Hill, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6JN | Main pathways are surfaced with unmade footpaths also making there way to the sea. Path along the shore line aswell as an upper pathway linked by a steep incline. Toilets and refreshments at The Kings Hall. |
| Long Rock | Beach and Coastal Walks | Long Rock, Whitstable, Kent CT5 2NH | The car park is located in a residential area next to Swalecliffe Recreation Ground. Easy access onto cycle paths and footpaths that follow the coast line either towards Herne Bay or the other way to Whitstable. Please check for dog restrictions on beach areas. |
| Tankerton Slopes | Beach and Coastal Walks | Marine Parade, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2BQ | Adjacent to Long Rock with easy free parking along the road at the top of Tankerton Slopes. Great coastal walk into whitstable town centre. Dogs on leads only May to September at certain points along the beach. |
| Whitstable Castle | Beach and Coastal Walks | Tower Hill, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2BW | A nice place to stop for refreshments if visiting Tankerton Slopes. Dogs allowed in the gardens on leads. Cafe and childrens play area. |
| Herne By Central Beach | Beach and Coastal Walks | 51.37201439995906, 1.1213230015709996 | Sandy bathing beach. Dog restrictions apply May to September. |
| Seasalter | Beach and Coastal Walks | Island Wall, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1EF | Pebble Beach and dog friendly all year round. |
| Minnis Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Daryngton Ave, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9PS | No dogs allowed on the beach at any time between May and September. However you can walk along the sea wall towards Reculver. |
| Dumpton Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | W Cliff Promenade, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1RY | A great dog friendly beach all year round. Small beach at high tide but huge at low tide. Cafe and toilets. |
| Viking Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | The Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1LZ | Large sandy beach in the centre of Broadstairs. Dog restrictions apply in the summer months. |
| Walpole Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Hodge's Gap, Margate, Kent, CT9 | Near the centre of Margate with plenty of parking. Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Margate Main Sands | Beach and Coastal Walks | Marine Terrace, Margate, Kent, CT9 1XJ | Large sandy beach in the center of Margate. Lots of parking available. Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Ramsgate Main Sands | Beach and Coastal Walks | Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8LP | Sandy beach in the centre of Ramsgate adjacent to the harbour. Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Botany Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Botany Rd, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3SD | Sandy beach. Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Joss Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Joss Gap, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3PG | Lovely sandy beach which links to Kingsgate bay at low tide. Dog restrictions apply during summer months. Cafe and toilets available. |
| Lousia Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | W Cliff Promenade, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1QL | Small sandy bay in the center of Broadstairs. Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Stone Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Eastern Esplanade, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1DU | Sandy beach close to Broadstairs town center. Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Westbrook Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Royal Esplanade, Margate, Kent, CT9 5DW | Sandy beach close to Margate town center. Cafe and toilets. Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| West Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Sea Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8QZ | Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| St Mildred's Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | St Mildred's Gardens, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8TP | Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Grenham Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Cliff Rd, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9LT | All year round dog friendly beach. |
| Epple Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Epple Bay Ave, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9HU | All year round dog friendly beach. |
| Kingsgate Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Whiteness Rd, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3QH | All year round dog friendly beach. |
| Foreness Point | Beach and Coastal Walks | The Ridings, Margate, Kent, CT9 3EJ | All year round dog friendly beach. Access to beach next to treatment works. |
| Sacketts Gap | Beach and Coastal Walks | Palm Bay Ave, Margate, Kent, CT9 3DH | All year round dog friendly beach. |
| Palm Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Foreness Bay, Margate, Kent, CT9 3SE | All year round dog friendly beach. |
| Fulsom Rock | Beach and Coastal Walks | Fort Lower Promenade, Margate, Kent, CT9 1JS | All year round dog friendly beach. |
| Western Undercliff | Beach and Coastal Walks | Westcliff Promenade, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0HH | Beach only at low tide but dog friendly all year round. |
| Eastcliff | Beach and Coastal Walks | Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8AJ | Beach only at low tide but dog friendly all year round. |
| Deal Beach | Beach and Coastal Walks | Beach St, Deal, Kent, CT14 6JJ | Between Deal Castle and Sandown Castle dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Waterloo Crescent beach | Beach and Coastal Walks | Waterloo Cres, Dover, Kent, CT17 9BT | Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Seafront Beach | Beach and Coastal Walks | Lord Warden Square, Dover, Kent, CT17 9EQ | Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Marine Parade | Beach and Coastal Walks | Marine Parade, Dover, Kent, CT16 1LX | Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| St Margarets Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | The Bay St Margarets Bay, Dover, Kent, CT15 6DY | Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Deal Beach | Beach and Coastal Walks | Kingsdown Rd, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7LH | Large sandy beach from Deal Castle to Kingsdown and dog friendly all year round. |
| Sandwich Bay | Beach and Coastal Walks | Princes Dr, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9QB | Large sandy beach and dog friendly all year round. |
| Sunny Sands | Beach and Coastal Walks | The Stade, Folkestone, Kent CT19 6AB | Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Mermaids Beach (In front of the Lower Leas Coastal Park) | Beach and Coastal Walks | Lower Sandgate Rd, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2JP | Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Sandgate castle to BP Garage at Jnc Princes Parade | Beach and Coastal Walks | Sandgate Esplanade, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3EA | Long stretch of sandy beach. Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Princes Parade Beach | Beach and Coastal Walks | Princes Parade, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6AQ | Long stretch of sandy beach. Dog friendly all year round. |
| Hythe Beach | Beach and Coastal Walks | W Parade, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BU | Long sandy beach. Dog restrictions during summer months. |
| Dymchurch Beach (Sycamore Grdns to Martello Car park) | Beach and Coastal Walks | High St, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0NG | Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| St Mary's Bay (The Fairway to the River outfall) | Beach and Coastal Walks | Dymchurch Rd, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0RN | Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Littlestone Beach (Water tower @ Madeira Rd to Clark Rd) | Beach and Coastal Walks | Marine Parade, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PQ | Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
| Greastone Beach (Jolly Fisherman to Romney Sands holiday camp) | Beach and Coastal Walks | The Parade, Greatstone, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8NP | Dog restrictions apply during summer months. |
 | Shorne Woods Country Park | Country Parks | Brewers Road, Shorne, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3HX | Large country park with lots of walks and exploring to entertain dogs and children. Easy parking (charges apply), cafe and toilets. |
| Jeskyns Community Woodland | Country Parks | Henhurst Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3AN | Large open area with solid paths, dog pond and enclosed training field. Easy parking (charges apply), cafe and toilets. |
| White Horse Wood | Country Parks | Detling Hill, Kent, ME14 3JE | Impressive views over the Kent Downs and historic ruins, this new park's natural development is slowly creating a pretty hilltop woodland. |
| Capstone Country Park (Top Car Park) | Country Parks | Capstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME7 3JG | 114 hectares of former farmland on the North Downs. Woodland and meadows walks popular with local dog walkers. |
| Capstone Country Park (Bottom car park) | Country Parks | Capstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME7 3JG | Lake, visitors centre, cafe and toilets with childrens playground. With great walks around the woodland and meadows. |
| Darenth Country Park | Country Parks | Gore Rd, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6PU | Darenth Country Park was developed from the grounds of the former Darenth Asylum. The site offers a variety of surfaced and unsurfaced paths including cycle routes. There is a picnic area available adjacent to the Car Park. |
| Pegwell Bay Country Park | Country Parks | Sandwich Rd, Cliffsend, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5JB | |
| Kings Wood Country Park | Country Parks | Main forest Car park off White Hill Road, Challock, Kent, TN25 4AP | Huge woodland with loads of pathways to explore. Great for a long walk. |
| Milton Creek Country Park | Country Parks | Recreation Way, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TG | Set on the edge of an industrial estate and nestled amongst houses. This fairly new country park offers dog walkers a great walk on wide solid pathways. |
| Brockhill Country Park | Country Parks | Sandling Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HL | Brockhill's lake, woods, meadows, picnic and play areas – along with the excellent Brockhill Café – make it a great spot for a dog walk and family day out. |
| Mote Park | Country Parks | Mote Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7RN | 450 acres of grassland, woodland, rivers and a 30 acre lake. Wide solid footpaths around the whole park with cafe, toilets and large children's play park. |
| Cobtree Manor Park | Country Parks | Forstal Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME20 7AG | Standing on the site of the old Maidstone Zoo, Cobtree offers wide solid footpaths that wind around woodland and grass areas. A pond to allow your dog to cool off and a huge adventure playground to wear out the kids. |
| Leybourne Lakes | Country Parks | Malling Road, Larkfield, Kent, ME20 6AA | Mainly flat with solid pathways around the lake. |
| Manor Park Country Park | Country Parks | St Leonard's Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6PE | A variety of walks set in 52 acres of woodland and meadows with a large lake. A mixture of un-made and solid footpaths. |
| Teston Bridge Country Park | Country Parks | Teston Lane, Teston, Kent, ME18 5BX | Ideal place for anyone of any ability. Take a stroll around the easy access trail in the park or venture off along the Medway Valley Walk. |
| Knole Park | Country Parks | Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1HU | Large medieval deer park with a mixture of solid and unmade footpaths. Dogs on leads only. |
| Bedgebury Pinetum | Country Parks | Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, TN5 7QJ | Large forest and pinetum. Great for exploring with your dog and allowed off lead on the forest trails. |
| Trosley Country Park | Country Parks | Waterlow Road, Vigo Village, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0SG | 170 acres of woodland and chalk downland. 3 waymarked trails for all abilities. |
| Camer Park | Country Parks | Camer Park Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0AL | 45 acres of parkland and small woods. A linear 2km walk on unmade and made footpaths. |
| Beacon wood Country Park | Country Parks | Southfleet Road, Bean, Kent, DA2 8AR | A variety of trails with pond and wetland area. Some paths are uneven, un-surfaced and narrow. |
| Wye National Nature Reserve | Country Parks | Coldharbour Lane, Wye Downs, Ashford TN25 5HE | Circular trail and numerous other footpaths with some steep slopes and grazing livestock. Amazing views and dog friendly restaurant nearby. |
| Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park | Country Parks | Bysing Wood Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7UD | Surfaced colour coded walking trails around the woodland. A walk with some history. Seasonal opening times. Dogs on leads. |
| Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve | Country Parks | Grove Road, Upstreet, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4BP | Adjacent to the Grove Ferry Picnic Site which has parking and toilets. Dogs are to be kept on lead but a nice place for a walk. |
| Ashford Community Woodland | Country Parks | Singleton Environment Centre, Wesley School Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LW | Community woodland tucked away at the far end of a new housing estate. Various umade footpaths around the woods with free parking and cafe onsite. |
| Romney Warren Country Park | Country Parks | Dymchurch Road New Romney Kent, TN28 8AY | Sign posted trails around the country park. Visitors centre, cafe and picnic area. |
| Scotney Castle Estate | Country Parks | B2169, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 8JN | Dogs on leads but a number of trails passing through 780 acres of fields, woodland and paths along the Bewl river. Dog drinking bowls in the visitor courtyard and by the walkers toilet block. |
| Grosvenor and Hilbert Park | Country Parks | Hilbert Road, Tunbridgewells, Kent, TN2 3SF | Oldest public park in Tunbridgewells and short walk from the town centre. Large grassland area and woodland with playpark for kids and toilets. |
| Dunorlan Park | Country Parks | Pembury Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3US | A spacious and grassy sloped park which was originally the gardens of a grand mansion. Cafe, toilets, play area and boating lake. |
| Haysden Country Park | Country Parks | Lower Haysden Ln, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 9BD | 65 Hectares of country park. 2 lakes and a stretch of the River Medway runs through the park. Lots of trails, kids play area, toilets and lots of parking. |
| Hastings Country Park | Country Parks | Lower Coastguard Ln, Fairlight, Hastings TN35 4AD, United Kingdom | Covering 853 acres of coastal gill woodlands, open pasture and cliff top grassland, together with five kilometers of dramatic soft rock cliffs and coastline. Great views from the cliff tops. |
| Lullingstone Country Park | Country Parks | Castle Road, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JF | Large grass and woodland park with lots of footpaths to explore and a cafe for refreshments at the end of your walk. |
 | Wigmore Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Bredhurst Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0PE | Playing field with childrens play area. Easy parking. |
| Kings Frith Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Wigmore Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0TH | Large playing fields with childrens play area. Easy parking |
| Dartford Central Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Cranford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1JP | Large formal and informal park. Great for dogs and kids. |
| Wilmot Road Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Wilmot Rd, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3BS | Fenced playing field ideal for a bit of ball throwing. Childrens play area and basket ball courts next door aswell. |
| Platters Park Play Area | Local Parks and Playing Fields | The Mailyns, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0DZ | Small park ideal for a quick run and some ball throwing. Kids play ground. |
| Hempstead Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Hempstead Rd, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3RH | Large playing fields and childrens park. |
| Cozenton Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7EH | Large playing field with childrens playground. |
| Ryetop Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Beacon Close, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AP | Medium sized playing field with childrens playground |
| The Anchorians Club | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Darland Ave, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3AN | Large playing fields used for Rugby, Football and Hockey. Can get really busy at weekends when games are being played. |
| The Great Lines Heritage Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Marlborough Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HD | Over 70 hectares of Open space. Great place for a walk with views over Chatham. |
| Gillingham Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Canterbury St, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5LJ | The park offers the visitor a circular walk, with sculpture trail and children's play area. |
| King George VI Memorial Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8AJ | |
| Kemsley Recreation Ground | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Grovehurst Ave, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TE | Fairly large playing field with childrens play area. |
| Penenden Heath | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2DQ | Large un-fenced playing field with childrens play area and a Green King Pub. |
| Upchurch Playing Field | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Oak Lane,Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7AU | Large playing field |
| Upchurch Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Chaffe's Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7BN | Playing field and childrens playground |
| Broomhill Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | King Arthurs Drive, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3NB | Grassland and woodland with panoramic views of Medway. |
| Hillyfields community park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Parr Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UH | Small field and park. Ideal for a quick bit of ball throwing to wear your dog out. |
| The Vines | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Vines Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1RQ | Historic local garden set behind Rochester High Street. A favourite haunt of Charles Dickens. |
| Rainham Recreation Ground | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Station Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7PR | Medium sized park for a quick walk or part of a longer road walk. |
| Cherry Trees | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Mierscourt Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8JF | Small park and play area. |
| Beechings Way Recreation Ground | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Beechings Way, Twydall, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6NE | Unfenced playing field suitable for obedient dogs or on the lead. |
| Luton Recreation Ground | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Capstone Road, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7PN | Large playing fields adjacent to Darland Banks. |
| Barnfield Play Area | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Barnfield, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0HT | Large playing fields and woodland. |
| Culverstone Recreation Ground | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Mountfield Close, Culverstone Green, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0TN | Huge playing fields with footpaths leading off to surrounding area. |
| Grove Park and Rose Hill Woods | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Sanford Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PR | Large playing field with kids playground, football and cricket pitch. Woodland is set behind the playing field and is a popular dog walk. |
| Clare Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8SR | Small park for a quick walk. |
| South Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Armstrong Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6AZ | Large playing field with easy parking. Great for some ball throwing. |
| Kingsnorth Gardens | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkstone, Kent, CT20 2QP | 3.2 acres of formal gardens set in the middle of town. Dogs on leads only but nice play to stretch those legs. |
| Radnor Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Radnor Park Ave, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HN | Large playing fields with a fenced in dog run where you can exercise your dog off lead. |
| Kearsney Abbey Gardens | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Alkham Road, Temple Ewell, Dover, Kent, CT16 3DZ | Informal park land with lake and woodland. Dogs allowed off lead in woods but need to be onlead around the lakes. |
| Connaught Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Connaught Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HF | 30 acre park near Dover castle.Childrens play area and great place to walk the dog. |
| Pencester Gardens | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Pencester Rd, Dover, Kent, CT16 1BT | Small park in the town centre for a small walk to stretch those legs. Also there are signs for the River Dour Trail which is a four mile (6.4km) walk from Temple Ewell to Dover, passing through Pencester Gardens and Kearnsey Abbey Gardens. |
| Marke Wood Recreation Ground | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Liverpool Rd, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7LF | Large sports field near Walmer beach great for some ball throwing or a good walk. |
| Victoria Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Mill Rd, Deal, Kent CT14 9AA | Small unfenced palying field. Not recommended for off lead walks. |
| Pierremont Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | High St, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1SU | Small local park near the sea front with childrens play area. |
| Ellington Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | llington Rd, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9TD | Close to Ramsgate train station and high street. Large open green space with surfaced pathways popular with families and dog walkers. Free parking in surrounding roads. |
| Northdown Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Northdown Rd, Margate, Kent, CT9 3LD | Large open space with small woodland. Great for some ball throwing exercise. |
| Dane Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Park Cres Rd, Margate, Kent CT9 1UE | Large grassed areas with surfaced pathways around the park. Perimeter of the park is unfenced |
| Hartsdown Park and Tivoli Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Hartsdown Rd, Margate, Kent, CT9 5QX | Large fenced playing fields and small woodland area. Great for a good run. |
| Herne Bay Memorial Park | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Dering Rd, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5RB | Large playing field with lake and play park for the kids. Park is unfenced. |
| Westgate Gardens | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Whitehall Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8BQ | Eleven acres of public gardens set along the river Stour starting from the centre of Canterbury. The pathways lead from Westgate Gardens into Toddlers Cove and out into the countryside. |
| Dane John Gardens | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Marlowe Court, Marlowe Ave, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2PS | Small park set within the city walls of Canterbury. |
| Biddenden Millennium Field | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Old Mill Ct, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8DD | Adjacent to the recreation ground the millennium field has a woodland, stream, 3 ponds and large field taking up 20 acres. |
| Crane Valley Local Nature Reserve | Local Parks and Playing Fields | High St, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3DP | Small woodland and meadow adjacent to recreation ground. |
| Lower Green Recreation Ground | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Lower Green Rd, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4DZ | Large playing field with access into Marshley Harbour Woods. |
| St Johns Recreational Ground | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Beltring Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9UA | Surfaced pathways around the park with open fields and woodland at the bottom. A popular dog walking spot. |
| The Grove | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Sutherland Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1SE | Small park with play area. |
| Calverley Grounds | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Calverley Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2SH | Small park in the centre of town. Cafe, toilets and sports facilities. |
| Hawkenbury Recreation Ground | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Hawkenbury Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5AS | Large open space with access to woodland walks set on the edge of town. |
| Tonbridge Farm Sportsground | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Darenth Ave, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3JF | 16 hectares sports ground with tree lined pathways around the site |
| Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground | Local Parks and Playing Fields | The Slade, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1HR | Originally used for horse racing this site is now host to multiple sports activities. There are long surfaced paths circling the whole of the park taking you along the river bank and through woodland. |
| Hollybush Play Area | Local Parks and Playing Fields | Holmesdale Rd, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3XL | Contained Park where you can let your dog off. Plenty of other dogs for socialising too. |
| The Lincs | Local Parks and Playing Fields | The Linces, Dover, Kent, CT16 2BN | This is an open field to walk and play fetch with your dog. |
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