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Introduction
Chattenden woods is located near to the small village of Cliffe Woods on the Hoo Peninsula and is within easy access from the surrounding area and close to the M2 motorway.
These woods form a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is an important area of ancient woodland and rare grassland that is home to one of the largest populations of nightingales in the UK. The site is also home to several badger families, several species of bat and many birds including three species of owl.
This circular walk shown below takes you through the woodland paths along bridal paths and across fields. During the winter and wet weather the walk can become particularly muddy so sturdy waterproof boots are recommended.
Walk Location
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Carpark, Parkside, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8HX
Parking Location (what3words)
Walk Details
A leaflet has been produced by ‘The Cliffe Community and Conservation Partnership’ which gives you lots of information and detailed directions for the circular walk and is well worth printing off and taking on the 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
Mostly a fairly flat circular walk but 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 but a quiet place to walk the boys off lead.
Walk Information
- Moderate - A walk with some hilly sections and some uneven pathways
- Approx 4 Miles (6.4km)
- Around 2 hours dependant on your pace.
- A fairly flat walk but has one fairly steep descent as you enter Berry Court Wood and a fairly steep ascent as you re-enter the woods from the road.
- Unfortunately this woodland doesnt have any accessible footpaths.
- 2 stiles – Easily passable for small to medium sized dogs
- Dogs should be kept under control in the woods and it is advisable to keep your dog on-lead past Lodge Hill Camp, in Berry Court Wood (Archery Club adjacent to the footpath), across the farm land and obviously along the road.
- Two places to park Address: Parkside Carpark, Parkside, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8HX what3words: ///courier.hooked.dime and Address: Lodge Hill Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8NZ what3words: ///appraised.knots.valve
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