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We are the Medway Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The walk  generally follows the River Stour from Chilham to Canterbury  so its very flat. Return is by Train Canterbury to Chilham Cost £3.50 if a group saver (3 or more people) or rail card used.1 or 2 trains per hour depending on departure time mid day at 7min past hour. Terrain: River Bank mostly, very flat.

Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 06643 53604
Nearest postcode:
CT4 8BZ
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet and park at Chilham Car Park. A large car park offering free parking for up-to 23 hours is located at the foot of Taylor’s Hill, Post Code CT4 8BZ, just off the A252. It is owned and managed by Ashford Borough Council. Free public toilets (including disabled facilities) provided by Chilham Parish Council are sited next to the car park. What 3 Words: Boring.Timer.Relay.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TR 14543 58386
Nearest postcode:
CT2 7RJ
what3words:
comet.spine.reject
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Railway station for the return journey to Chilham.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking