Getting toBetteshanger Parkcar-free

1 At a glance

  • buses from Dover and Sandwich stop nearby
  • or take the train to Deal and walk from there
  • save £3 parking and get 20% off cycle hire

2 Step-by-step

Hop on bus 80/81 from Dover, Sandwich or Deal. Ask for Betteshanger Park and get off at the Coach & Horses (80) or How Bridge (81).

  • Bus times from:
    Dover, Pencester Road (Stop A)

  • Bus times from:
    Sandwich, Guildhall (Stop A)

From the bus stop it's a 3/4 mile (20 min) walk to Betteshanger Park - see map

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If you’re coming from further afield, take the train to Deal and walk or bus from there. Use journey planner below for train and bus times.

Train times and prices

It's just over a mile's walk (30-40 mins) from Deal station to Betteshanger Park (back entrance) - see map

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About Betteshanger Park

Explore 250 acres of woodland trails and cycle paths at your own pace - on mountain bike or on foot. And there's a great programme of outdoor activities all year round - like archery, den building and geocaching. Get pumped up with military-style fitness training or chilled out with nature watching.

Something for every age and energy-level to enjoy the great outdoors.

  • County: Kent
  • Address: Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0BF
  • Refreshments: Cafe on site
  • Car-free offer: Save £3 parking charge and enjoy 20% off cycle hire with bus/train ticket

Visit website

3 Plan your car-free journey

Reverse Route

About Betteshanger Park

Explore 250 acres of woodland trails and cycle paths at your own pace - on mountain bike or on foot. And there's a great programme of outdoor activities all year round - like archery, den building and geocaching. Get pumped up with military-style fitness training or chilled out with nature watching.

Something for every age and energy-level to enjoy the great outdoors.

  • County: Kent
  • Nearest town: Deal
  • Refreshments: Cafe on site
  • Car-free offer: Save £3 parking charge and enjoy 20% off cycle hire with bus/train ticket

Visit website

Bike routes

National Route 1 passes through Deal. From Deal station, it’s just over a mile’s cycle to Betteshanger (back entrance) – here’s the route.

Taxi numbers

A taxi from Deal station to Betteshanger Park costs about £6 – Deal Cars 01304 382345

Handy Tips

A group of three or more can save 34% on the train with a GroupSave ticket.

Look out for the Good Journey Mark – where car-free visitors are welcome and enjoy a discount

Visit car-free in 2019!