Blean Woods is a designated National Nature Reserve and covers 509 hectares of woods and heath. It has a mix of landscapes including traditional coppice woodland, glades, and health, which is a habitat to an array of wildlife including woodpeckers, nightingale, dormice, and butterflies. It has five trails to explore, up to eight miles in length.

Opening Hours
All year round
8am-8pm - car park hours

Price
RSPB Members: Free
Other visitors: Free - donations welcome

Bus
Blean is a part of the Stagecoach triangle which is a bus route running between Whitstable, Canterbury and Herne Bay.
From Whitstable, take the 6 or 6 A from the high street. Ask to get off at Rough Common turning
From Canterbury, take the 4 or 4 A from the Bus Station, Canterbury East Station, St. Dunstan’s (Westgate Towers) or St Dunstan’s church near Canterbury West Station. Ask to get off at Rough Common turning

Parking
8am-8pm
1.8m height bars at the car park
Larger vehicles are advised to park on Ross Gardens.

Facilities

Free Parking • Picnic Area