Sustainable travel
Explore Kent’s interactive map to help you find your way.
Explore Kent
have developed an interactive map, a fantastic resource for planning your visits to attractions in Kent. You can zoom in and out and you will discover footpaths that you never even knew existed. You might also be surprised how many good links there are to a local green space that is on your doorstep. Why not look for some of the cycle routes that might pass by your home, a great excuse to dust down the bike and enjoy your local countryside.
Walking and cycling to your local green space is not only a great way to keep fit and relax but leaving the car at home is also better for the environment. To explore places further afield why not consider combining a bus or rail trip with a walk.
We have produced green travel plans for Wye: (953kb)
, Stodmarsh: (1.25mb) and Ham Street Woods: (1.75mb) to help you organise your visit.
The sustainable transport map: (1.73mb) for Kent might also help you plan your days out and will help you take advantage of our cycling offer below.
Cycle to Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve and receive a free child entry ticket to Wildwood
Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve is one of the best places in the country to enjoy the outdoors and experience spectacular wildlife. Even better it is on your doorstep if you enjoy cycling and it is easily accessed from National Cycle Network 1. You’ll find a walkers’ shelter if you need to rest those legs when you arrive and bike racks are available to safely secure your bike while you have a look around.
So....if you haven’t been to Stodmarsh, why not give it a go on your bike and let us know what you think by emailing wildside@naturalengland.org.uk In return we’ll give you something back.
We are working jointly with the Wildwood Trust (www.wildwoodtrust.org) to promote greener travel. All you need to do is cycle to Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve, take a photo of you and your bike at the reserve and then email us about your visit, attaching the photo. In return we will give you one free child ticket (worth £7.95) to Wildwood, for use with a full paying adult ticket. The ticket can be redeemed until 31st December 2010.
Due to the special interests the site is important for, you can’t cycle on the reserve, but it is well worth you stopping off, securing the bike and getting to know this wonderful place. Cycle racks are located in both car parks.
More information on National Cycle Network Route 1 (known as the Garden of England cycle route in Kent).
Free cup of tea for Wye Walkers
Walk to wonderful Wye Downs along the North Downs Way and get a free cup of tea at the end!
Wye National Nature Reserve (NNR) is a wonderful sight. Situated along the North Downs Way National Trail, the Reserve hosts a dramatic landscape better known as the Devil’s Kneading Trough which you really have to see to appreciate its beauty.
If you haven’t explored the National Trail around Wye, or the Reserve itself, dust off your walking boots and start exploring some of the brilliant walks which are on your doorstep.
This National Nature Reserve, managed by Natural England, is one of the best wildlife sites in England. Many people are attracted to the site for the wildlife, and many more come to enjoy the far reaching views to the coast and to breath the fresh air. It also has a reputation as a great kite flying spot and the reserve is free and open all year. To help encourage explorers along the National Trail to Wye Downs, Natural England has joined up with the Devil’s Kneading Trough restaurant, located opposite the Reserve entrance. If you walk to the Reserve and quote reference: ‘WalkingWye2’ at the restaurant, you will be able to claim one free cup of tea per group (Open daily from 10.30 to 17.30).
For more information on the National Trail route to the reserve, including a downloadable leaflet and map visit: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Northdowns
