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Grove Ferry Picnic Site
Kent County Council
Bus numbers - 8, 29, X81
P D I WC
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River trips at Grove Ferry
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Parking and access: take the
A28 from Canterbury towards Margate. After Upstreet village, turn right,
signposted Grove Ferry. Cross the railway and turn left after the pub -
the picnic area car park is to the right. GR 236631.
This attractive site alongside the River Great Stour
offers visitors a lot more than just a picnic area. It's an ideal place to
take a riverside stroll, play games or go fishing.
Boat trips along the river depart from the nearby Grove Ferry Inn (contact
the pub for details). Three recreational trails - the Stour Valley Walk,
the Saxon Shore Way and the Wantsum Walks all pass through the site,
making this an ideal starting point for exploring the
surrounding countryside. The flat terrain also makes this an ideal area
for cycling. Just across the road is Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve -
an internationally important wetland. Grove Ferry also has some value for
wildlife - its meadows are managed to encourage wild flowers and insects.
For more information: Kent County Council 01622
221767
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