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Parks & Walks

Kemsing Down

Dog Friendly

Kent Wildlife Trust 16-hectare chalk grassland and woodland reserve at Kemsing, with views across the Weald. Open at all times; steep, uneven paths.

About Kemsing Down

Kent Wildlife Trust reserve of ancient woodland, scrub and chalk grassland on south-facing slopes above Kemsing, best known for orchids and butterflies in summer and for its wide views. Paths are steep, uneven and slippery when wet, with kissing gates and steps. Parking is very limited on the road at the Pilgrims Way end. Dogs are allowed on a lead.

Accessibility

Kissing gates and steps; surfaces are steep, uneven, narrow and slippery when wet. Hard going for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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