There is access here alongside the river and into an open space next to the Little Burton housing estate. River habitats are good and there are many mature trees, including the species of willow used for making cricket bats, which is called...you guessed it - cricket bat willow! 

Woodland has been planted near the estate, and a large pond created. There is also an interesting wetland area near the railway. Access is good, via a network of paths.

As recently as 1992, this land was farmed - there was a large orchard where the houses now stand.

Facilities

Open space for informal games.

Access Information

Gradient: Flat

Surfaces:
Tarmac surfaced main footpath/cyclepath and other paths.

Resting places:

Hazards: Open water. River.

Links:
To Queen Mother's Park - follow the riverside path to where it meets the road to the sewage works. Turn right. Pass the clubhouse and come to the main road (A28 Canterbury Road). Turn left. After crossing the M20, take the first left onto Heathfield Road. Follow the road round to the right then take the dual footpath/cyclepath.
To Conningbrook and Willesborough Lees - follow the path that comes out onto Willesborough Road. Turn right and walk past the Julie Rose Stadium and Quest into Willesborough. For Conningbrook, follow the Stour Valley Walk up Blackwall Road then take a footpath off to the left, heading west, towards the lakes. For Willesborough Lees, turn left up Sandy Lane, then take the footpath that heads off into the woods.