Places to visit
There are so many wonderful places to visit in Kent. Our
county's outstanding countryside and areas of nature conservation
give us many reasons to get out and about and appreciate our
natural heritage.
Make the most of your county
The Kent countryside is home to many interesting animals,
rare plants and fascinating varieties of wildlife. So what better
way to discover the delights of nature than on foot, by bike or on
horseback.
If you are looking for ideas on where to go for a walk, cycle or
horse ride in the Kent countryside, then Explore Kent can
help.
Visit Explore Kent and find out about days out; country parks;
and popular walking, riding and cycling routes.
With an interactive map, an events guide, free circular walks
and rides to download, and maps and guides to buy online, Explore
Kent is your guide to walking, riding and cycling in Kent.
Country parks
The 22 country parks which are owned and managed by Kent County
Council cover over 1,500 acres of land in the lush landscape of the
Weald, Stour Valley, Kent Downs and other sites across the
county.
The country
parks are diverse and offer a wonderful variety of experiences.
Kent County Council also organise events throughout the year in the
country parks.
So, whether you want to relax in a quiet beauty spot, join in an
organised activity or walk your dog, Kent County Council's country
parks are there for you to enjoy.
To learn more about the country parks, find out which ones are
near you, and to read about upcoming events taking place in them,
visit Explore
Kent.
Wildlife reserves
There are around 50 wildlife reserves in Kent being
managed by Natural
England and the Kent Wildlife
Trust. Of those 50, 12 are national and 37 are local.
These wildlife reserves could be designated conservation areas.
Wildlife reserves help to preserve the diverse species of plants
and animals found in Kent, as well as the habitats in which they
live.
Preserved habitats include chalk downlands, wetlands, woodlands,
marshes and bogs, effectively encompassing the range of habitats
present in Kent.
Preserving and monitoring Kent's habitats means conserving any
indigenous species that exist in these environments.