Getting There
Sat Nav: DA12 3HX
Leave the M2 at Junction 1.
Note: This route is recommended for drivers heading south from the M25/Dartford crossing (A282).
Leave the A282 at Junction 2, signed Canterbury, London M2. Then branch left onto the A2, signed Canterbury M2.
Branch left, signed Cobham and Shorne.
At the T-junction, turn right into Brewers Road, signed Shorne, Higham.
At the time of writing (March 07) the M2/A2 interchange was being re-constructed, making it impossible to U-turn in the contra-flow to check the directions from the West reliably.
Return to M2
Turn left at the T-junction to return to the A2.
Get into the right hand lanes to join the M2, signed M2 Dover, Channel Tunnel, Canterbury.
Route to M25
Return to the A2, taking the 3rd exit at the roundabout - signed London A2.
After 2.5 miles, bear left at the M25 interchange, following signs carefully.
Shorne Wood Country Park
Length of walk: at least 40 minutes, with longer for swimming
The signed Woodland Track, which starts at the P&D machine by the visitor centre, provides a very dog-centred walk. There's evidently a dog lover here, as there is a sign pointing to Shorne Cam pool – a venue for dog swimming.
There are several other colour-coded waymarked paths and circular walks that lead out of the park. A guide leaflet is available for these routes at the information centre.
Shorne Wood is a site of special scientific interest, and is made up of over 170 acres of ancient woodland and heath, water meadows and lakes. It was formerly part of the Cobham Estate.
Facilities
Car Park – Pay & Display £1.00 all day, opening times vary. Visitor Centre, WC, shop, picnic area, sensory garden, recycle bins, adventure playground. Dog poo bins throughout park.
There's plenty for everyone to do here, and accessibility is a key feature of the park. Electro-scooters can be hired for the less mobile, best to book on 01474 823800 to avoid disappointment.
Useful Links
Shorne Wood Country Park
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