Clowes Wood

Visitor information

How to find us

Sat Nav Postcode:

CT5 3EW

Clowes Wood, Blean, Whitstable

By Car

From Canterbury, travel through Tyler Hill village to reach Clowes Wood.

By Public Transport

The nearest train station is Canterbury East. A taxi or bus is then required.

OS Grid Ref

TR136630

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Young family walking through the green forest

Clowes Wood

Visit this delightful mixed woodland, near Whitstable

With a variety of mature birch and coniferous trees, Clowes Wood is an ideal location for walkers, especially those with dogs!

Covering a total area of over 236 hectares, the woodland provides endless opportunity for adventure! Follow the wide network of paths available on foot, bike or horseback.

Parking at Clowes Wood

Parking at Clowes Wood has been free of charge for many years. Unfortunately, as our operational costs keep rising, this is no longer sustainable, and parking charges will apply here from autumn 2026. Please check back here for more updates.

Money from car parking is essential to help us continue caring for the nation's forests, including Clowes Wood and making them welcoming places to visit.

Alternatively, become a member with our Forestry England national membership. Find out more.

At a glance

Parking charges will apply soon at Clowes Wood

16/09/2026 07:00

Things to do

Cycling at Clowes Wood

The Crab and Winkle Way is a 7.6-mile cycle ride between Canterbury and the harbour in Whitstable that passes through Clowes Wood.

Along the way you’ll enjoy ancient broadleaved...

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Horse riding at Clowes Wood

Clowes Wood offers a network of riding which include a diverse and beautiful range of woodland habitats.

Equestrians may ride off the bridleway on gravel tracks only throughout...

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Walking at Clowes Wood

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Clowes Wood has a wide network of open paths and trails...

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Wellbeing walks

Join a gentle, social walk to slow down, breathe, and reconnect through time outdoors guided by Nikki from With Nature Forest School. Moving at an easy pace, explore Clowes Woods...

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