Kearsney Abbey
1 miles (1.5 km)
This walk visits the beautiful Kearsney Abbey Gardens in the Kent village of Kearsney.
The site includes lovely grounds with ornamental lakes and views of the River Dour. It's a lovely place for a stroll with picturesque gardens, specimen trees and lots of wildfowl to look out for on the water.
The park is located in the Alkham Valley where you can continue your walking. The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty includes some fine footpaths and two significant historical sites including the ruins of St Radigund's Abbey and the 11th century St Peter's Church. Just head west through the countryside from the abbey to pick up the circular walk around Alkham village.
Postcode
CT16 3EG - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Kearsney Abbey Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Kearsney
- Alkham Valley - This walk explores the countryside surrounding the village of Alkham in Kent
- Dover Castle - Explore the grounds of the largest castle in England and enjoy fabulous views of the White Cliffs of Dover
- White Cliffs Country Trails - This circular route takes you on a tour of the beautiful Kent coastline around Dover, before heading inland into the countryside.
You start at Dover and pass the impressive Dover Castle and the famous white cliffs (explore with google street view below) - Saxon Shore Way - Explore Kent's ancient coastline as you visit Iron Age hill forts, cathedrals, Martello towers, historic ports and castles on this incredible 160 mile walk
- South Foreland Lighthouse - This walk climbs to the Victorian South Foreland Lighthouse on the White Cliffs above St Margaret's
- Dover White Cliffs Walk - Enjoy a circular walk along the iconic White Cliffs of Dover on this route along the Kent Coast
- Western Heights Dover - This walk explores a fascinating series of forts, strong points and ditches located in Dover
- East Cliff and Warren Country Park - Enjoy the spectacular East Cliffs of Folkestone, the sandy beaches of East Wear Bay and the Warren nature reserve on this circular walk.
The attractive park is formed of the East Cliffs of Folkestone, the sandy beaches of East Wear Bay and the land-slipped nature reserve land between the cliffs and the sea - Samphire Hoe Country Park - This coastal country park is located near Dover on the Kent coast
- Lower Leas Coastal Park - This coastal country park is located in Folkestone and has fabulous views over the Kent coastline
- Peene Quarry Country Park - A short circular walk around Peene Quarry in the North Downs
- Lympne - This circular walk around the Kent village of Lympne visits Lympne Castle and the Royal Military Canal Path
- Brockhill Country Park - Brockhill Park has a number of waymarked woodland trails, a lake, open grassland and meadows
- Royal Military Canal Path - This walking route runs from Pett Level to Seabrook along the Royal Military Canal
- Hythe - This long circular walk explores the countryside around the Kent town of Hythe
- Lyminge - This Kent based village is located just north of the coast, near Folkestone
Photos
The bridge and lake at Kearsney Abbey
House at the entrance to Bushy Ruff, Temple Ewell
Russell Gardens near Temple Ewell
The River Dour, Kearsney Abbey
Waterfall near Minnis Lane
