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I went to the park for a walk. A beautiful green place offering great opportunities for walking, running, cycling and much more. there you can feed floating birds and fishing.

40 acres of outstanding natural beauty, a salt-water lake and a section of the Sheppey Cycle Route

Barton’s Point is a shingle beach just east of Sheerness. It’s right next to a coastal park and has a traffic-free section of cycleway running along side it. It’s a popular spot for camper vans.

A little island escape full of wildlife and scenic views. Perfect for a 5km run with a mix of pathways and sand trails. The eastern section is part of Leigh National Nature Reserve, where the saltmarsh is one of the best surviving in the Thames Estuary. Keep an eye out for the rare insects and butterflies and the kestrels flying overhead.

Great area for a flat walk.

A number of trails of varying lengths afford great views over the pools, the wildlife, and the River Thames running alongside

Higham lakes are a lovely spot in Higham Park's gardens. The regal estate, created in 1320, was home to the De Hegham family for many years. Various legendary guests have visited Higham including Jane Austen, Ian Fleming, General Charles de Gaulle, and even Mozart.

Cliffe Pools Nature Reserve boasts open horizons, expansive views and, of course, plenty of birdlife. Keep a look-out for bird species, including avocet, lapwing, little egret, cuckoo, and more. There are a number of nature trails around the reserve and many great viewpoints which let you gaze over the pools, the river, and the wildlife.