Vinters Valley Nature Reserve
Vinters Valley Nature Reserve
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Sasha Marie
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Jul 2024 • Solo
Great nature reserve to go for a walk with or without the dog. I really enjoy how quiet this place is, people choosing Mote Park over this, which works for me as it is less people to speak to. The dog loves it here and is really curious to venture into the woods. The plants are beautiful and it is so scenic. The lake is lovely especially when the baby ducks and geese are about. Only gripe is not enough bins and people leave out food much too early for the wildlife meaning the dogs eat it and it is not always safe food. It is very hilly as well so be prepared if not a fan of walking.
Written July 5, 2024
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Clive B
Dartford, UK1,334 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
Created within 90 acres, Vinters Valley Nature Reserve is truly an oasis of nature, being surrounded by a shopping village, housing estates, factories and motorway. The site was only awarded Local Nature Reserve status in 1992 and has quickly become a local favourite, appreciated by animal lovers, as well as locals seeking a moment of peace, calm, and tranquillity. Although quite small and very easily walked, one quickly feels as if you have left the world behind and sounds of traffic and people is quickly replaced by birdsong and the sound of leaves rustling. In fact the site excels as a reserve, much to the credit to all those involved, but as an attraction the site is let down by a lack of amenities and a few irresponsible dog owners, who refuse to clean up after their dog has done its business. Park benches are very plentiful, and dotted throughout the reserve in prime locations for a good view of wildlife in their natural habitat. A lake within the reserve attracts a number of different waterfowl including Moorhen, canada geese, and mallard ducks at the time of my visit. If the sound of running water gets to you, be aware that there are no toilet facilities on site, the nearest toilets I could find being located in the nearby Shopping village to the North of the woods. Information about wildlife at the site is superb, with sign posts to key areas of interest, with images of the local wildlife that may be spotted there during your visit. There is also a number of very informative bulletin board located around the reserve. Without formal parking areas for visitors anyone travelling by car should park carefully in Lodge Road (ME14 5EH), where they will discover a fence with viewing ports cut out of it, providing a clear view of wild birds that are attracted to the hanging bird feeders and pond, as well as a family of peanut loving rodents on the ground.
Written March 16, 2014
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hewsont
Me14 5RU39 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
I walk here every day it is the most fascinating place. There is a wealth of history behind this Nature Reserve, dating back to 1342. Unfortunately the big house burnt down in 1956 but you can still see where it stood and imagine Victorian guest walking in the grounds. It is so well looked after by Steve Songhurst and his band of volunteers a big thanks to them.We are so lucky to have this beautiful area to walk in.
Written January 23, 2019
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MargotKent
Ramsgate, UK16 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Nice place to visit for a walk. However there are too many signs telling people what they can’t do. In the short walk we did, 25 mins I counted 21 laminated signs. (I didn’t count the wooden named signs).
Not one of my favourite places for a walk because of all the signs. Thought we would give it a go today as I was hoping some of the signs would be missing. Not very welcoming
Not one of my favourite places for a walk because of all the signs. Thought we would give it a go today as I was hoping some of the signs would be missing. Not very welcoming
Written November 11, 2020
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GarryAceDavis
Maidstone, UK68 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
This has always been one of my favourite nature walks.There is so much here with wildlife and a great collection of different trees and wild flowers. Plenty of wild birds and a lake thrown in.
Written March 11, 2014
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B18C3V1C
Maidstone, UK141 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
well looked after nature resrve, next to the school, can be used as walk through from maidstone town centre to grove green and tesco area, and even walk to bearsted in around 40 minutes on a slow walk (but maybe you walk faster than me) and nice to look at very scenic take a camera, ponds and lakes, and streams, with ducks to feed, benches to sit on and enjoy the view - nice dog walking area
Written July 24, 2013
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Alfred Moisan
37 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
We went on a very nice dog walk around the reserve and you can really tell how much work has been put in to make it look so beautiful. The ponds are beautiful and everything is clean.
Written April 18, 2022
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Jakir Kai
11 contributions
Oct 2020
This is a wonderful hidden gem. Very beautiful and tranquil place to visit. Definitely worth a visit. Enjoyed with my family. Looking forward to going again sometime soon.
Written October 21, 2020
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Live Life To The Full
Penwortham, UK1,471 contributions
Dec 2019
I had forgotten all about this spot so close to town, next door to my old school of Vinters Boys, now known as Valley Park. There are various entrances all around the park, if driving, a good place to park is in Lodge Road, just off the New Cut Road. Other entrances are via Vinters Park Estate, along by the school and New Cut Road itself.
The park stretches up to The Bearsted Road, around the border with the crematorium, down to The School and up most of New Cut Road.
It is a great place to go for a walk, dogs are also welcome, and there is a lovely lake in the centre, with a few benches scattered around.
The park stretches up to The Bearsted Road, around the border with the crematorium, down to The School and up most of New Cut Road.
It is a great place to go for a walk, dogs are also welcome, and there is a lovely lake in the centre, with a few benches scattered around.
Written December 15, 2019
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Chris19011949
Maidstone, UK29 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
Good for families and dog walkers. There is an interesting history behind how the Park evolved and its connection to Maidstone town.
Written July 22, 2018
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What road were the first houses built on the estate as it is now.
Written May 23, 2020
It was originally owned by the de Vinter family and latterly by the Whatman family. The land, which spanned from weavering in east, to the sittingbourne road side of the vinters park housing estate, consisted of park and woodland, with a stately Manor House. The land was sold for development in the middle of the last century, the Manor House mysteriously burned down, and the vinters park estate was built in the 1970s. The grove green estate was built in the 1980s. In the middle lies the nature reserve, which was initially purchased by the county council and then ownership transferred to a trust, following its recognition as a site of significance for local nature by two local people, who essentially saved this land from further development.
Written June 26, 2017
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