If you’d come to visit Kent at the
time of the Romans, you’d have
found a county that was largely
covered in woodland and wild
meadows.

Nowadays there is precious
little left, and what there is
has been rightfully protected
in many cases. Thankfully it
means there are still some
delightful forests & woodland
areas to explore, & some wonderful
country parks to relax in and enjoy.

The following pages feature a wide variety
of natural areas to explore in Kent, from large
to small, each with it’s own unique character.
Wherever you go in the county, you’re never
far from some area of natural beauty to enjoy.

If you like a walk through the forest, try the
National Pinetum at Bedgebury. It’s benefitted
from a massive investment in recent years, and
has seen it used to construct well maintained
paths, cycle tracks, activity areas, as well as a
visitor centre.

Kent’s country parks also offer a great deal of
choice, from lakeside walks and historic sites,
to reclaimed quarries, and even reclaimed land
from the English Channel, under the White Cliffs
of Dover! (see Samphire Hoe).

Wherever you choose for your day out, though,
remember to follow the Country Code, so that
it stay just as nice for your next visit.