What's here? at Northward Hill
Available on site
Car park open daily, 10am-4pm. No formal spaces. No height restriction. No cycle racks. Large potholes and uneven ground.
Short Trail 0.7 miles (1.2km) – un-surfaced, small inclines, accessible for pushchairs.
Short Trail 0.7 miles (1.2km) – un-surfaced, small inclines, accessible for wheelchairs.
Our toilets are situated in the car park.
Trails not level, with large and steep inclines, un-surfaced, at least 2m wide.
Closed: Heronry Trail 2.1 miles (3.3km) – linear trail, inaccessible to wheelchairs, stile crossing to heronry. Benches (without backs or armrests) at irregular intervals, mainly at viewpoints.
Woodland Trail 2.3 miles (3.7km) – un-surfaced, steep incline, inaccessible to wheelchairs. Benches (without backs or armrests) at irregular intervals, mainly at viewpoints.
Short Trail 0.7 miles (1.2km) – un-surfaced, small inclines, accessible for wheelchairs. Benches (without backs or armrests) at irregular intervals, mainly at viewpoints.
Four viewpoints with benches. Main viewpoint 300m from car park. Others at 400m, 1 mile (1.5 km), 1.5 miles (2.5 km). Latter accessed by stile and narrow footbridge.
Not available on site
Our toilets are situated in the car park.
Our toilets are situated in the car park, however they are temporarily closed. The nearest public toilets are in Hoo around 4 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 the Horseshoe and Castle pub in Cooling village, 1.2 miles (1.9km), and the Red Dog in High Halstow, 1.5 miles (2.4 km). We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
Restrictions
The reserve is managed as a safe home for breeding and woodland birds, dogs are permitted on all public footpaths but must be under close control.
We welcome responsible dog owners and note that you are sharing this nature reserve with very rare ground-nesting birds.
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.