Beacon Wood Country Park is a public woodland in Bean near Dartford, in Kent, England. It was previously an industrial claypit then re-claimed as woodland park open to the public, currently owned by Lafarge.
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We went mid-week to this Country Park- its easy to access, and next to Bean Village (near Bluewater Mall), right off the A2. The village in itself is beautiful and has a old-world charm. Signage to the Park is very clear and helpful. Open parking space- with 1£ coin for honorary parking. Do carry your wellies- though there are payed paths all through - it is likely to get muddy. The Park is primarily woods, and has a nice feel to it- I am certain it would be glorious in summer months. There are clear display maps, and country park signage (red/blue routes). There is also a pond- with a view deck (just nature, and nothing out of the blue). We barely met a couple of other families. It feels like a dog park- but kept neat and clean. Not wheelchair friendly. No bbqs allowed. No cafes or restrooms that I could spot. Will visit again in...
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Lovely country park, nice and peaceful escape from the busy surroundings it's set within. Well kept, clean with some picnic benches, interesting trails/paths and a variety of different views and an old mining cart to see.
Only qualm I have is the inability to access the park easily with a pram without parking in the car park when visiting family (who live in Bean) it would be nice to go for a walk to and around the park without having to park in the car park further polluting this already over polluted world or having to hike a pram up the stairs to enter the park. If you're taking your little baby and have a carrier to hold them to your body definitely bring it with you!
But do not let this detract you from the park, it's an oasis of nature surrounded by busy roads and an ugly...
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Having opened in 1991, Beacon Wood is a relatively new country park, but it has rapidly become a firm favourite with locals due to its rolling, varied woodland and interesting history. For over 400 years it was ancient hilly woodland, whose trees supplied timber for various uses.
There’s a pond/wetland area with a viewing platform, information point, and views out over the countryside. In all, the park is a charming place for slow walks and for spotting the variety of wildlife found there – and in which the remains of the area’s human history can still be seen.
Great place for walking♥️ fresh air. It's perfect to disconnect yourself for a couple of hours...
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