10 mile full day walk from Stodmarsh nature reserve

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Overview

Flat, open-country walking through Stodmarsh nature reserve, Stourmouth, Preston and Wickhambreaux, beside the Great Stour, Little Stour, and through orchards.

Lunch stop at Preston, with pub available for drinks.

Note: the garden centre at Preston has closed.

Sunday, 31 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TR 22099 60901
Nearest postcode:: CT3 4BB
what3words:: homeward.teamed.cabinet

Start time:: 10:00 am

Stodmarsh nature reserve car park. Turn down the road between the pub and the church, by a small triangular village green (signposted to the Stour valley Walk)

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