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Mote Park

1.24 miles (2 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This 450 acre park in Maidstone has a lovely lakeside cycling and walking track running through it, using National Cycle Network number 177.
It's perfect for a safe family cycle ride or a short, peaceful stroll. In 2013 it was voted the nations third favourite park in the Green Flag People's Choice Awards. The park includes the former stately home Mote House, a miniature railway, a pitch and putt golf course, a BMX track and a boating lake with pedalo hire.
The Medway Valley Walk runs near the park so there is scope for continuing your walk along the River Medway through Maidstone. If you're on a bike you could follow the Maidstone to Rochester cycle route to Rochester.

Postcode

ME15 7RN - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Mote Park OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Mote Park Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The park includes a fine on site cafe where you can enjoy rest and refreshment after your exercise.

Dog Walking

The park is a popular place for dog walkers so expect to see other owners on your visit.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

For more walking ideas in the area see the Kent Walks page.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

The lake at Mote Park, Maidstone - geograph.org.uk - 2403148

The lake at Mote Park, Maidstone

Footpath in Mote Park, Maidstone - geograph.org.uk - 2403172

Woodland footpath

A small waterfall in Mote Park - geograph.org.uk - 1610368

A small waterfall

River Len in spate, Mote Park - geograph.org.uk - 1610505

River Len in spate

Mote House, Mote Park 2

Mote House

Ye Old Bothy, Mote Park - geograph.org.uk - 1610499

Ye Old Bothy

Mote Park Cafe and Memorial Tree - geograph.org.uk - 1130811

Memorial Tree Cafe. Tree on right has metal plaque, which reads 'This Oak Tree was grown from an acorn from the British War Graves, Cemetery, Reichwald Forest, Germany, and was presented to the Maidstone Town Council, by Mr R.A.Chapman in memory of his son, Sgt.'Dick' Chapman 1st Bath Grenadier Guards, who died of wounds in April 1945 and as a memorial to all men who gave their lives in the Second World War. Planted by Ald. Mrs D.M.Relf (Mayor of Maidstone) February 1953.'

A ride in Mote Park - geograph.org.uk - 1130814

A ride in Mote Park Open valley. Looking toward Park Entrance on Park Way. Volunteers Mausoleum on left.

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Mote Park.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Mote Park.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)