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Directions
The park is signposted off the A227 between Meopham and Wrotham,
near Vigo village.
Once part of Trosley Towers Estate, Trosley Country Park covers
170 acres of beautiful woodland and chalk downland on the North
Downs.
With a mixture of woodland and open chalk grassland slopes, the
park is home to a rich variety of wildlife. The chalk grassland in
the park is classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest
(SSSI) and supports a fabulous array of butterflies each summer
including the Chalkhill Blue. To maintain this important habitat,
grazing animals have been introduced to manage the grassland.
The park's two waymarked trails benefit from some fantastic
sights. The easy access trail winds through the dense woodland,
which is rich in wildlife.
More adventurous walkers will enjoy the walk on the downland, which
offers spectacular panoramic views across the Weald, from the steep
grass slopes.
There is plenty of opportunity to explore the local area beyond the
park using the Public Rights of Way network. The
North Downs Way runs through the park, and the
Wealdway Walk is also close by.
Trosley also has a
Trim Trail, great for those looking for even more challenging
exercise. This includes a wide range of outdoor gym equipment to
work-out the whole body.
Why not also try geocaching at Trosley. This new fun hobby combines
treasure hunting with a relaxing walk in the countryside. Find out
more about
geocaching.
The "Trosley Tea Room" café is located on site, and is a great
place to take a break.
A particularly interesting feature of Trosley is the recent
extension to its visitor facilities. Winner of the Kent Design
Award in 2005, the timber building is constructed from sweet
chestnut from the park's own woodland. The building has been
designed to be environmentally friendly and includes a water
recycling system, natural ventilation and a living, green roof.
- Paths are largely suitable for electric scooters
- The nearest train station is Meopham or Borough Green (6/4
miles)
The park offers
easy access walks. |