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You and your dog will have a wonderful time in the open Kent countryside. Exercising together has many positive effects on your health and well-being, both individually and collectively, and you get to enjoy the benefits of your gorgeous surroundings while you work out.
Always use proper manners when out walking your dog. Put them on a leash and make sure you pick up after them. It’s important to keep them under control around children, livestock, and possible risks like rivers and roadways. Remember to “respect, defend, and enjoy” the country by following the guidelines outlined in the Countryside Code. To be considerate of other people out enjoying the countryside and to leave areas in the same condition in which you found them are the gist of the code.
With its majestic ancient woodland, enchanted ponds, and award-winning environmental visitor centre, this 292-acre country park is a must-see.
Keep in mind that there are locations where pets must be leashed and that trash cans are only located in the visitor centre and along the orange trail. There is a pond where dogs are welcome to swim if they want more activity than a walk would provide. Perfect for giving your pet some variety in their workout routine.
Duration of Walks: 1km to 10km.
Level of difficulty: low to moderate
At the Visitor Center, You Can Begin Your Adventure
Open parkland, flat woods
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? Unfortunately, there is a small fee (between $2 and $3) of no value.
It is located at Brewers Road, Shorne, Kent DA12 3HX.
A true tour of the English countryside, this lengthier walk is located on the North Downs. This walking loop takes you past picturesque towns and wide countryside dotted with farms and orchards.
You may get started from any point along the trail, but the dog-friendly White Lion in Selling is where we recommend beginning and ending your trek. When you want to relax with a drink in hand while your dog enjoys some snacks, you can do so at this establishment.
Parking is not an issue, as the pub has ample parking and encourages hikers to use it before setting out into the wilderness. Along this path, you and your dog will pass a number of hamlet pubs, perfect for a quick pit stop if you find the need arises.
Length of Walk: 14.75Km
Overall, it’s a really easy task.
Where to Begin: White Lion, in the Business of Selling
Fields, towns, country roads, and hills make up the landscape.
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? Yes
Postal code: ME13 9RQ The Street, Selling, Faversham, Kent
Scotney Castle is one of the several dog-friendly National Trust properties in Kent. Here, you and your pet may enjoy a more stately stroll. While dogs are not permitted inside the castle, they are free to roam the grounds, gift store, and gardens of the massive 780-acre estate. If you and your dog are feeling hungry, you are invited to use the teahouse’s covered outdoor seating area.
Dogs are welcome, and water bowls and pooper scooper bags are provided at no cost by the front desk staff in case you forget yours.
Your dog is free to run around in both Nap Wood and Sprivers Wood. You can park on the side of the road, however the addresses are different from those of Scotney Castle.
Length of Walk: 14.75Km
Overall, it’s a really easy task.
Scotney Castle is the jumping-off point.
Plant life, open terrain, and trees make up the landscape.
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? No, it’s £3 a day
Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8JB
Backpacking is the same thing as hiking, except the name is more appropriate. Despite the fact that there are several steep inclines on this route, the beautiful North Downs are well worth the effort. To your dog’s delight, this stretch of chalk grassland is a veritable bluebell and butterfly paradise in the spring.
Your route will take you via the quiet village of Harvel. Harvel is a haven for dogs and their humans thanks to its bar, village green, and rehoming centre for greyhounds. (Which is also, not unexpectedly, dog-friendly.)
Route Length: 10.6km
Complexity: Strenuous
Trosley Country Park is the jumping off point.
Environment: grassland, rocky outcrops, and stairways
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? Instead, the daily rate is between £1.50 and £2.50, and the address is Waterlow Road, Vigo, Kent DA13 0SG.
Numerous beautiful riverside walks, including the Teston River Walk, may be found throughout Kent. The walk centres on a primitive ragstone bridge that has been there since the late Middle Ages, and it provides the opportunity to enjoy both a stroll along the water’s edge and a stroll through the park.
This hike is not just beautiful because it offers sweeping vistas of the picturesque Medway Valley, but also because it is an excellent opportunity to watch wildlife.
This hike can also be begun near the train station in Wateringbury. This means that you can enjoy the stroll regardless of whether or not you have access to a car.
How Far You Can Walk: 4.8 Kilometers
Ease of Completion: High
Teston Bridge Country Park is where we will begin.
Area features water, grass, and trees; topography is largely flat save for a single, very high hill.
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? Teston Lane, Teston, Maidstone. No Address. ME18 5BX
Reculver Country Park is a great place for humans and their canine strolling companions to enjoy the area’s beautiful scenery. Winter is a particularly lovely time to take this stroll because of the millions of migratory birds that gather along the shore to avoid the bitter cold. There are facilities for eating and drinking there, as well as a designated picnic area, so visitors may make a day of their stroll.
If you feel like going on an adventure, you can check out the remains of a Roman fort or the stunning ruins of St. Mary’s Church. You may even access the Saxon Shore Way, a long-distance trail. (You can’t possibly cover its length of 163 miles in a single day.)
Trip Distance: 5.6Km
Ease of Completion: High
From Here We Reculver
Level ground, free parking? There are, however, two nearby pay lots.
Postal Code: CT6 6SS Reculver Lane, Reculver, Herne Bay
A stroll along Britain’s most recognisable monument would be a must-do for any visitor.
As a National Trust property, the White Cliffs offer convenient services like ample parking and a visitor centre stocked with souvenirs and refreshments. The longer route to the lighthouse includes a well-known tea room.
Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted inside the visitor centre or tea room, however there is outdoor seating and water bowls available at both sites. And if you forget to bring garbage bags, the information centre would gladly provide you some without charging a fee.
The coastal path to South Foreland Lighthouse is the primary route. Since the cliff is not fenced in, you should keep your dog on a leash until you get back down. From the visitor centre, you may take a short, stroller-friendly walk out to the cliffside lookout.
Travel Time: 3.2Km
Ease of Completion: High
The National Trust’s Visitors Center.
Location: a grassy, hilly area
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? Entry is free for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders; non-members pay £5.
Langdon Cliffs, Upper Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HJ
Located on the eastern shore, this shingle-dominated beach is a serene and picturesque place to take Fido for a swim or a stroll. Once you reach the beach, there are no services available, but the beautiful town of Sandwich is just a short distance away.
The town’s half-timber structures not only provide a view into the past, but also a wide variety of excellent eateries, stores, and bars (many of which welcome pets).
Keep in mind that the beach is located on a private estate and that you will need to pay £7 to park your car on the sand. If you pay, however, you get unlimited access to the facility throughout the day. A second option is to park further out from the centre of town and walk in. Stour Cottage is a terrific option for nearby lodging that welcomes both humans and their four-legged friends.
Duration of stroll is flexible.
Ease of Completion: High
Location of the First Event: Parking Garage
Shoreline, shingle, and sandy ground
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? Yes, however there’s a charge to bring your car to the beach.
Location: 159 Guilford Road, Sandwich, CT13 9PF
Dungeness’s desolate terrain has a haunting beauty that is hard to match in the United Kingdom. This area, despite its pebble beach appearance, is technically a desert.
Although the beach is bookended by two lighthouses, it is otherwise deserted. You can explore the area on foot and come across some old timber shacks and a few derelict boats, all of which are guarded by the hulking remnant of a nuclear power plant.
The tranquil, desolate countryside is something that must be experienced to be believed. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped onto a movie set as you stroll along this wonderful stretch of dog-friendly beach, and your pet will love the freedom to run and play while you take in the breathtaking scenery.
A steam train rides up to the lighthouse, and nearby is the eccentric driftwood garden of filmmaker Derek Jarman in his quaint cottage.
Duration of Walk: 13.5 kilometres
Ease of Completion: High
The Dungeness station of the light rail system.
Beach and shingle terrain
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? Yes, on Park Street and Lade
Dungeness Light Railway Station, Dungeness, TN29 9NA
Kingsgate Bay is located between Margate and Broadstairs. There is a magnificent castle from the 18th century guarding this tranquil, sandy beach that is framed by towering white chalk cliffs and a natural sea arch. In sum, it’s a stroll you won’t soon forget.
Your canine companion can run free on the beach and play in the water at Dog Beach as you take in the natural splendour of this secluded cove.
Only outside of the Captain Digby Inn are dogs permitted. On the other hand, the Botany Bay Hotel has a dog-friendly restaurant and bar and is set on a nearby cliff if you’d like to stay the night.
0.6 kilometre average walking distance
Ease of Completion: High
The Captain Digby Inn is our starting point.
Coastal and Sand-Based Terrain
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? You can park your car in the hotel’s own garage or at the Captain Digby’s parking lot.
Postal Code: CT10 3QL Kingsgate Bay Rd., Broadstairs
You can bring the kids and the dog on a hike in this wild and beautiful forest. It’s a patch of ancient forest that survived the last ice age and is kept in good condition through age-old practises like coppicing.
Bluebells carpet the forest floor in the spring, making even a year-round visit unique. It’s a great spot to stop for a few minutes of quiet reflection or to snap an Instagram-worthy photo of your dog.
Those without a car can easily make the trip to the reserve because of its proximity to the train station. The woods are gorgeous, and the three marked routes inside them range from 2.5 to 5 kilometres in length, making for a pleasant but brief stroll. (Except if you go on a different trail and do another loop!)
After your stroll through the village, you may realise that you’re thirst and decide to stop at the Duke’s Head tavern. Your dog is more than welcome to join you there.
Distance of a 2 km / 5 km / 5 km Walk
Ease of Completion: High
It all begins at Hamstreet Village.
Forested, yet somewhat level terrain
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? Yes, but availability is restricted.
Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2HH
Formerly used by the royal family for hunting, today King’s Wood is recognised for its exceptional scenic value and is still frequented by a herd of fallow deer.
Make sure to wear sturdy footwear, since this trek will take you over some hills and uneven ground. If you’re looking for a unique stroll, this is it; not only will your dog enjoy the variety of scents, but you’ll also get to enjoy some fantastic artwork along the way. For those who would like to combine a dose of culture with their rural stroll, a sculpture trail has been established and is clearly designated.
Distance of Walks varies
Trails range from easy to moderate in difficulty; parking lot is the starting point.
Woodland, rocky, hilly terrain.
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? Yes
Postal Code: TN25 4DG Address: Challock, Ashford
The Kent Downs, another area of outstanding natural beauty, is home to Oldbury Hill and Styants Wood, a superb forest walk. The 166 wooded acres are open for exploration, but those less daring can stick to the paved loops.
In addition to the stunning natural beauty, the area also has a wealth of interesting history to explore. Over 2000 years ago, an Iron Age fort stood where you’ll be walking. Your dog, however, will be far more excited to run around in the woods and look for squirrels.
The neighbouring Ightam Mote is a beautiful moated mediaeval manor house that can be visited as part of a longer circular tour. The dog-friendly Ightam Mote is another fantastic option for a stroll. The nearby Oldbury Hill camping and caravan site is convenient if you plan to remain for an extended period of time.
The 7.2km walk will take about four hours (But variable)
Overall, it’s a really easy task.
Place of Origin: Oldbury Hill National Trust Property
Location: in a wooded area with steep, hilly terrain.
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? Yes
Styants Bottom Road, Near Ightham Common, Ightham, Kent, TN15 0ET.
The paths around Hartfield are some of the most beautiful in all of Kent. The town is a popular stopping point for hikers because it is on the High Weald Landscape Trail, the Forest Way, and many local walks.
This hike, like many in Kent, offers stunning scenery, and it’s not that far from the world-famous Ashdown Forest. Winnie the Pooh was inspired by this forest, and its actual places are forever etched in the canon of children’s literature.
The forest covers an area from Kent all the way to Sussex and East Sussex, and it’s a great place to go for a hike. The “Pooh’s Walk” is one of the most well-known, since it allows you to retrace the paths of Pooh and his buddies while you stroll along with your own cuddly friend. A game of Pooh sticks might be played on the same bridge that the famous bear once crossed.
Distance Walken: 1k, or a total of 3.25k
Ease of Completion: High
It all kicks off at the Gills Lap parking lot.
Environment: wooded, heathy, and gently sloping
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? Yes
Postal Code and Address: TN7 4EU Gills Lap, Kidd’s Hill, Hartfield, Wealden
Enjoy the enchanted carpet of bluebells that spreads between the trees at Hucking Estate in the spring, when the woodland was named one of the top 10 finest places to see bluebells in the country by the Woodland Trust.
You and Fido can take a scenic loop through the woods and meadows, stopping to paw at the flowers and take in the views and sounds of nature while you search for wildlife.
Pubs like the Hook and Hatchet and the Dirty Habit can be found in the area. The Hook and Hatchet is a great place to bring your dog, and you can even bring your horse because they have a separate area outside for them. There’s more to it than a bar; they provide camping facilities on the premises, making it a great base from which to explore the surrounding area on foot.
How Far: 6.4 Kilometers
Ease of Completion: High
Parking lot on Church Road serves as the jumping-off point
Ecosystems: forests and grasslands
Where can I get parking that’s free of charge? Yes
Postal Code: ME17 Location: Woodland Trust Parking Lot, Church Road, Hucking 1QT
