Free Beginner's Bird Walk at Betteshanger Country Park
Event Date: 08/10/2026 10:00 - 12:00
Free Event
Join Ranger Helena from White Cliffs Countryside Partnership and Ranger Sam from Bird Wise East Kent on a gentle autumn walk around Betteshanger Country Park.
During a gentle walk around the country park, we will be looking out for birds and other wildlife. The rangers will be on hand to help with identification tips and tricks, as well as share fascinating facts about the creatures that we find. We are in the midst of autumn bird migration, so we never know what might turn up!
Please bring along binoculars if you have them; we will have a limited number of pairs to borrow for the duration of the walk.
This event is suitable for the whole family, and so if you have a young budding wildlife enthusiast in the family, or if you are only starting to get into wildlife in your adult years, come along! All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
This event is free to attend, but booking is essential.
Please remember to cancel if you can no longer attend, so other people might be able to come along.
The walk will last approximately 2 hours.
Meeting point:
Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, CT14 0BF.
Meet under the walkway roof, between the cycle shop and mining museum entrances.
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Parking:
Pay on at a kiosk __on exit__ (card & coins). ANPR parking is in use.
There is a 20-minute grace period for drop off / pick up.
Up to 1 hour £2.50
1 – 2 hours £3.50
2 – 3 hours £4.50
3 + hours £5.50
You can enter Betteshanger on foot or by bicycle for free.
Blue Badge holders are exempt from parking charges but are required to take their badge and registration number to a member of Betteshanger staff at reception.
Facilities:
Toilet and café facilities are available in the park, including disabled toilets.
Accessibility:
The paths are largely flat but there may be some minor incline and decline, and some uneven ground. Very limited sitting opportunities during the walk.
Dogs:
Well behaved dogs are welcome on the guided walk, but they must be kept on a lead throughout.
Weather & Clothing:
Please wear appropriate clothing for the day’s weather: ensure you bring adequate layers if the weather is chilly, sun cream and cover if it is sunny, and bring waterproofs for the everchanging British weather.
Please wear sturdy, sensible shoes.
Bring water if needed.
Event Location - Sandwich Bay
Sandwich Bay is a long sweeping bay, which stretches from the north of Deal up to the mouth of the River Stour. The River Stour separates Sandwich Bay from Pegwell Bay. The Bay is characterised by a variety of important habitats such as shingle and sand beach, sand dunes, mudflats, and saltmarsh. The Bay backs onto grassland, wetland and scrub, including farmland and golf courses.
Sandwich Bay is internationally important for wildlife and is designated a National Nature Reserve, Special Protection Area and Special Area of Conservation. Find out more about the work we’re doing to raise awareness about the special wildlife and to reduce disturbance.
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