Leysdown to Harty Circular

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Overview

From Wing Road, we will head towards the Short Brothers memorial and Muswell Manor towards Elliots Farm following tracks to The Harty Ferry Inn (Public House) and Harty Church. We will then make our way back towards Leysdown via The Swale National Nature Reserve and the Hamlet of Shellness.

Sunday, 12 April 2026

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

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

Terrain: Quite flat. Some road walking and the marshes can be muddy in places.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TR 03808 70142
Nearest postcode:: ME12 4QX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet and park at Wing Road, Leysdown On Sea nearest Post Code: ME12 4QR What three words/// neck.conspired.knots.

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