What's here? at Blean Woods
Available on site
Car park open from 8am - 8pm. 1.8m height bars at car park. Larger vehicles should park on the Ross Gardens. Camping is strictly prohibited.
There are five waymarked trails:
- Black 8 miles (13 km)
- Red 2.6 miles (4 km)
- Green 1.8 miles (2.9 km)
- Brown 0.9 mile (1.5 km)
- White (dog walk) 1.25 miles (2 km)
This is a natural site with unimproved paths and trails - the access around this site may not be suitable for all visitors. If you have concerns, please contact the reserve or regional office before your visit to discuss your requirements.
Picnic Area
Not available on site
No accessible toilets on-site. The nearest public toilets are in Canterbury around two miles away.
No baby changing facilities on-site. The nearest public toilets are in Canterbury around two miles away.
This is a natural site with unimproved paths and trails - the access around this site may not be suitable for all visitors. If you have concerns, please contact the reserve or regional office before your visit to discuss your requirements.
This is a natural site with unimproved paths and trails - the access around this site may not be suitable for all visitors. If you have concerns, please contact the reserve or regional office before your visit to discuss your requirements.
No toilets on-site. The nearest public toilets are in Canterbury around two miles away.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
There is no visitor centre here and this reserve does not have any staff on site.
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest places for food and drinks are in Canterbury around two miles away. We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
There are no formal viewing points here. As there is nowhere to shelter, we recommend you dress appropriately for the weather.
Restrictions
The reserve is managed as a safe home for woodland birds, dogs are permitted on all public footpaths but must be under close control.
We welcome responsible dog owners, please note that farm animals and visiting families all appreciate the cooperation of dog walkers.
Please clear dog mess off the path and take it home for disposal.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.