Getting There
Leave the M20 at junction 5 and take the A20 signed Maidstone, Aylesford, West Malling. Eastbound 3rd exit, Westbound 1st exit.
At the next roundabout take the 1st exit, Maidsone A20.
At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit, Maidstone A20.
Then turn left into Castle Road, opposite a BP garage.
Proceed along Castle Road, past the speed inhibitors and No Through Road sign until the end.
The car park is on the right.
Return to M20 Junction 5
Turn left out of the car park and return along Castle Road.
When you reach the A20, turn right and take the 2nd exit at the 1st roundabout (signed West Malling).
Drive on to the next roundabout and take the 2nd exit, signed London, Ashford, Channel Tunnel M20. This road brings you back to the motorway.
Allington Castle recreation ground
Length of walk: 30-40 minutes
This is a walk that's more interesting for dogs than people, as there seems to be a constant stream of local dogs coming here for exercise and playtime.
From the car park there is a path that leads around the perimeter of the grounds, which for some reason took Jem into dog sniffing raptures. Rabbits, at a guess.
There's plenty of space here for ball or frizbee games.
The castle ruins are down from the car park entrance. We thought they looked gloomy and miserable, and didn't investigate.
Facilities
Free car park. Dog poo bins in car park.