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West Kent Walking Group

We are the West Kent Walking Group. 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
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Overview

This is a non muddy section of the England Coast Path passing through Medway. The route takes us onto St Mary’s Island with excellent views of the old Dockyard and Upnor Castle.

Christmas attire is encouraged, so bring your festive hats and jumpers. The walk finishes at Rainham station, where there is a Wetherspoons nearby for some festive drinks and nibbles

Sunday, 21 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
106.7m / 350ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 74021 69345
Nearest postcode:
ME2 4BG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Strood Railway station with ample free street parking on Sundays

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 81872 66284
Nearest postcode:
ME8 7SG
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

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