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Perry Wood Walks & Route Maps

Perry Wood walk, Kent
Perry Wood · Photo: Marathon

Perry Wood in Kent is perfect for these walks, offering a mix of ancient woodland, open views, and local history.

The shorter route explores winding paths through broadleaf trees, from spring bluebells to autumn golds, with highlights like The Mount, where wide views stretch across the Kent countryside, and Conduit Wood, a quiet, shaded corner.

A local pub along the way adds a chance to pause and enjoy the village character.

The longer walk takes in more of Perry Wood and the surrounding countryside, blending woodland, seasonal colour, and history.

With sweeping views from The Mount, peaceful glades in Conduit Wood, and options for refreshments at nearby pubs, these walks offer variety, tranquillity, and a true taste of Kent’s landscape.

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Walk information

Perry Wood Walk 1

Walk distance
1½ miles
Time
30 mins
Route type
Circular

This short family-friendly walk explores Perry Wood, a pocket of ancient woodland with a strong sense of history and atmosphere.

A highlight is The Mount, the hilltop at the heart of the wood, where wide views open across the Kent countryside.

With a pub on the route, this little walk blends woodland, history, and far-reaching views with plenty of chances to pause and enjoy the local character.

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Walk information

Perry Wood Walk 2

Walk distance
8¾ miles
Time
4.5 hours
Route type
Circular

If you want more of an adventure, this much longer route in and around Perry Wood will stretch your legs a lot more.

In Perry wood, broadleaf trees, winding tracks, and shifting seasonal colours set the tone, while The Mount offers sweeping views across the Kent countryside and a sense of its long human story.

The extended walk then also enjoys lots of open countryside, as well as passing Conduit Wood, a quieter patch of woodland where shifting light and seasonal wildflowers create a more peaceful atmosphere.

A choice of two local pubs along the way provide the chance to pause and enjoy some refreshments.

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The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Expanded route map for Perry Wood Walk 1, a 1.5 mile circular walk in Kent