The Woodpecker Walk is a scenic route, with some steep inclines, steps and stiles, which may be challenging for some people. The walk is around 4 miles long and takes around 2 hours. Along the way, you will hear about how Shoreham Woods is managed as well as local history and wildlife.
This audio trail was made possible with funding from the Kent Downs National Landscape and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players.

Welcome to the Woodpecker walk at Shoreham Woods. A scenic walk of approximately four miles with som…

If you are here on a warm sunny day, you might be lucky enough to spot Common Lizards basking in the…

Take the path straight ahead, and follow it round a bend to the right.

Keep right here. Follow this path until you find the gate into the picnic area.

At 189 hectares (467 acres), Shoreham Woods is Sevenoaks District Council’s largest countryside site…

Go through the gate and follow the path ahead towards the bottom of the valley.

The Great Spotted Woodpecker is a striking black and white bird, with a loud, sharp call. Listen out…

Turn left here and follow the path up the other side of the valley.

Common Spotted Orchids and Pyramidal Orchids grow here. Look out for their pink and white flower spi…

At the top of this hill, turn right along the main track.

This part of Shoreham Woods is known as Pilots Wood. This area is made up of mostly mature Beech, Bi…

Look out for the bomb crater on your left. During World War Two, Shoreham was described by the BBC a…
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