DICKENS AND MORE: A WALK FROM CHATHAM TO ROCHESTER (LINEAR) - KENT

South Bank Group

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Overview

Exploring some of the places and buildings linked to Charles Dickens in the Medway Towns. Mostly along flat terrain on paved surfaces. The walk will also offer a chance to take a closer look at Rochester Cathedral and Castle. Potential drop out at lunchtime for Rochester Station

Lunch: Plenty of lunch possibilities in Rochester.

Train: London Victoria 10:10; Bromley South 10:27; Arr Chatham 10:56; alternatively London Bridge 9:46; Arr Chatham 11:06.

Please note: many factors can affect how long a walk takes and the finish time given is an estimate only.

Saturday, 13 April 2024

Start time:: 11:10 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 75525 67562
Nearest postcode:: ME4 6PS
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Start time:: 11:10 am

Meet in ticket hall at Chatham railway station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 74785 68165
Nearest postcode:: ME1 1HX
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Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Rochester railway station

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