Vinters Valley Nature Reserve
Maidstone, Mid Kent
Photo of Maidstone: John K Thorne, CC0Photo of Maidstone: John K Thorne, CC0
Vinters Valley is a 90 acre community-run nature reserve on the former grounds of an 18th-century estate between Vinters Park and Grove Green in Maidstone. Paths wind through woodland, grassland, marsh and along a stream to a lake with ducks and geese, and the easy Bluetit Trail takes about 20 minutes. Drop in for a short stroll or spend a couple of hours watching the wildlife.
Highlights
- Lake with ducks, geese and a viewing platform
- Bluetit Trail, an easy 20-minute loop
- Kingfishers along the stream
- Bird feeding station by the Lodge Road entrance
- Magnificent old estate trees
Good to know
- Please do not bring bread to feed the ducks and geese
- Several entrances, including New Cut Road, Lodge Road and Bargrove Road
Getting there
Vinters Valley Nature Reserve, Lodge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5EHParking: Park on Lodge Road, taking care not to block entrances or gates.
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