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The Medway at Fordcombe

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Overview

Starting from the village green we walk behind the Chafford Arms, through Holts Farm and down to the Medway. Passing the pill boxes and eventually reaching the Chafford Bridge we go across fields up to Stone Cross, then along the Weald Way back to start.

Saturday, 4 October 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.7km / 4.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 52616 40341
Nearest postcode:
TN3 0SA
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Start time:
11:00 am

Village Green next to the Chafford Arms

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  • 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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE