Shorne Woods Lakes and Knoll Woodland Walk

Start on the visitor path just west of Shorne Woods' cafe, beside the small ponds. This out-and-back walk links the central lakes with the wooded slopes of the Knoll. Allow about an hour and a half for the walk and a few pauses by the water. The return follows the same paths, so it is straightforward to turn back sooner.

Head east past the visitor centre and Volunteer Garden towards the fishing lakes. Follow the visitor path north beside the lakes, then west past Dog Pond. At the woodland junction, turn northwest onto the path towards the Knoll. Continue uphill through the trees and take the westward path around the wooded slope to the upper path junction. Turn here and retrace your route to the lakes and visitor centre. Use the council's park map to distinguish the visitor paths from the numerous minor tracks.

The lakeside section has established paths; the woodland section is more uneven and includes slopes, roots and ground that can become muddy. Wear shoes with grip, take your time after rain and keep back from pond edges. This route does not use the steep stepped descent on Cardiac Hill. It is not a step-free accessibility recommendation. Keep dogs under control and on leads in signed zones, and give other path users room.

There is paid parking at the Brewers Road entrance, plus a cafe and toilets at the visitor centre. Check the closing time posted at the gates on arrival: the car park is locked at 7pm or just after sunset, whichever is earlier. Finish in daylight and follow any temporary diversions.

Route based on Kent County Council's park map and visitor information, checked on 3 October 2026.
https://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/kent-country-parks/find-a-kent-country-park/shorne-woods-country-park