This country park is not as large as Shorne but there is still a café – which serves a good panini. There is a field for picnics and then walks along the lake and through a couple of fields. The village of West Malling is next to the park and is worth a stroll in itself – nice shops, restaurants and pubs.
The shopping centre, which sits within a chalk pit, is surrounded by landscaping. If you park at ‘The Village’ you can cross underneath a bridge to walking path around a couple of lakes, including a pebbled beach area.
As there is a creek running along the edge of the Park this is great for hot days. The creek is in the shade, not deep and perfect for dogs. After a swim walk along the bank to Lullingstone Castle and back again (no dogs allowed there). We didn’t try the actual Park grounds the first day we went but they look varied and with some good walks.
First swim
This is a National Trust property . Couscous loved it. Beautiful garden and of course a tea room. There are formal gardens along with woodlands and views of the Weald. There is a lawn to picnic on with umbrellas and blankets provided. Go early and avoid the crowds.
Swalecliffe or Hampton is further along from Tankerton and Whitstable. It’s quiet so parking is easier on weekends. It is a really good stretch to walk along on using the path and going onto the pebble beach every now and then.
We took CC to the Dogs Trust event near Whitstable/Canterbury today. Great weather and loads of people. CC wasn’t too bothered by all the other dogs. We came across three different groups of dachshunds, all miniatures and one wire-haired.
In queue for a burger
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