Faversham to Whitstable on the Saxon Shoreway

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Overview

A walk through the historic town of Faversham and along the Saxon Shoreway, with views of the Isle of Sheppey, to Seasalter for lunch (picnic/cafe) and continuing to Whistable with it's lively and attractive seafront.

Saturday, 13 July 2024

Start time:: 10:35 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

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

Trains: 9.10 Victoria to Faversham 10.25, or 9.20 St Pancras to Faversham 10.30 (NB. Freedom Pass not valid on the St Pancras service)

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No car needed
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TR 01597 60906
Nearest postcode:: ME13 8EB
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Start time:: 10:35 am

Meet outside Faversham Station, on the town side and opposite the Railway Inn

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TR 11295 66425
Nearest postcode:: CT5 1QS
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Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Whitstable Station

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