Vinters Valley Nature Reserve walk

Walks, England, Kent, Maidstone
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Vinters Valley Nature Reserve walk

Maidstone, Kent

by mattlew

  • 55 minutes / 1.7km
  • 7

A non-strenuous stroll through Maidstone’s “hidden gem” Vinters Valley Nature Reserve, Kent.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Vinters Valley Nature Reserve walk
  1. We start the walk at the Lodge Road entrance to the nature reserve. There is limited on-street parking here.

    Step 1: We start the walk at the Lodge Road entrance to the nature reserve. There is limited on-street parking here.

  2. Step 2: The paths we will be taking are firm and mostly flat. The valley section has some uneven ground and a gentle slope. Not fully wheelchair accessible throughout.

  3. Head along the path until you see this commemorative stone. Notice how quickly the road noise begins to drop away. Take the left-hand fork.

    Step 3: Head along the path until you see this commemorative stone. Notice how quickly the road noise begins to drop away. Take the left-hand fork.

  4. When you come to this junction, carry on straight.

    Step 4: When you come to this junction, carry on straight.

  5. Take the next left turn to loop round to the Kitchen Garden. Take three slow breaths. What can you hear right now?

    Step 5: Take the next left turn to loop round to the Kitchen Garden. Take three slow breaths. What can you hear right now?

  6. You're heading towards the old kitchen garden, originally part of the Vinters Park estate.

    Step 6: You're heading towards the old kitchen garden, originally part of the Vinters Park estate.

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