Walks
Shorne Woods Country Park
Shorne Woods Country Park, between Gravesend and Strood, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and has nearly 300 acres of woodland to explore and enjoy. Wild flowers abound in the coppice woodland and a network of ponds encourage lots of dragonflies.
Formerly part of the pleasure grounds of the Cobham Hall Estate, the park first opened to the public in 1987. It houses a magnificent sustainable visitor centre, with café, toilets, gift shop and visitor information, which is a great first stop to find out about all that the park has to offer. In the park,
there are a huge variety of trails to explore, from the Trim Trail for those with fitness in mind to an easy access
trail for those less mobile. The park has two adventure play areas (one of which is suitable for older children). Explore the park to find sculptures including a green man, a spider and a giant fist. A further 18km of trails are also open to the public. These include the Heritage Trail, passing some of the most interesting historical features of the park, such as the foundations of a ruined medieval manor house and former RAF air raid shelters from WWII; the Explorer Trail, a challenging route taking in some of the best wild flowers,
After being part of the Cobham Hall Estate, the area was used for clay extraction for the local cement industry from the 1920s to the 1970s. The old clay pits created the flat, grassy areas that are now home to the picnic and play areas, visitor centre and car park. Prior to this, the whole of the park would have been covered by ancient woodland.
Segway offers a 60-minute rally experience in the park. You will be kitted out with a helmet and protective gear and then go on a ride through the park on the small machines.
fungi and wetland areas of the park; and the Darnley Trail, a 10km circular route for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians through the park and out into the local area through Cobham Park and Ashenbank, skirting the edges of Ranscombe Farm nature reserve and Jeskyns community woodland.
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Madginford Primary School Infant Entrance via Merton Road Mondays - 5.30pm & 7.30pm Julie 01622 734283
CRANBROOK High Weald Academy Angley Road Tuesdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm Debbie 01580 720350
GROVE GREEN St John’s CEP School Provender Way Wednesdays - 7.30pm Julie 01622 734283
LARKFIELD
Church farms, New Hythe Lane Wednesdays – 9.30am Bev 01622 750701
LARKFIELD Church Farms New Hythe Lane Thursday – 7pm Bev 01622 750701
AYLESFORD Aylesford Community Centre, Forstal Road Tuesdays – 7.30pm Bev 01622 750701
Every Saturday at 9am, a free timed 5km parkrun takes place in Shorne Woods. For information, email
shornewoodshelpers@parkrun.com.
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LOOSE Loose Parish Pavilion King George V Playing Field Walnut Tree Lane Thursday 7.30pm Sara 07557 553248
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MAIDSTONE – MOTE PARK Maidstone Leisure Centre Mote Park Tuesdays - 9.30am & 11.30am Sue 07724 185071
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St. Martin’s Church Hall Northumberland Road Tuesdays - 5.30pm & 7.30pm Sue 07724 185071
PARKWOOD RAINHAM Parkwood Junior School Deanwood Drive
Mondays 5.15pm & 7.15pm Katie 07717 454787
PARKWOOD RAINHAM Parkwood Community Centre Parkwood Green Tuesdays 1pm Katie 07717 454787
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