Shoreham Woods – Polhill Bank Nature Reserve loop from Badgers Mount

Hiking trails & Routes

Shoreham Woods – Polhill Bank Nature Reserve loop from Badgers Mount

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Shoreham Woods – Polhill Bank Nature Reserve loop from Badgers Mount

02:05

7.21km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

68 m

Shoreham Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

The car park is free with toilets and an information centre . There is access to a good viewpoint and some interesting wildlife in the woods . We say a Jay , some rabbits and a couple of deer as well as a stray heffer from the local farm that had got through the fence and onto a woodland path.

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516 m

Bluebell Woods in Kent Downs

Highlight • Forest

Bluebell covered forest floor during springtime

Tip by

2.43 km

View of the Village in Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Settlement

A steep climb takes you to a welcoming bench at the top where you can see for miles

Tip by

2.88 km

View Over Shoreham and the Kent Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Enjoy beautiful views over the village of Shoreham, framed by the picturesque Kent Downs in the distance. The area offers plenty of opportunities for scenic walks inviting you to explore the surrounding landscape.

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4.24 km

Polhill Bank Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are many beautiful views on the tour and would recommend the walk if you are fit. there are some steep climbs alone the way

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4.48 km

Bluebell Woods in Kent Downs

Highlight • Natural

4.79 km

Wooden boardwalk in Pilots Wood

Highlight • Trail

5.36 km

View Over Shoreham

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful scenery, but challenging trail when muddy

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7.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

296 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

1.76 km

1.60 km

155 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

16°C

7°C

91 %

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Comments

January 1, 2022,Shoreham Woods Orchid Walk

After an attempt to park & walk at Lullingstone Park (On NYD - yep car park FULL) we ended up here. Nice ranger's station at the beginning (toilets not open when we were there) with suggested walks. Yes, lots of it is on the edge of the M25, but OH THE VIEWS! I've visited this valley a fair bit, but …