Medway Valley Path from Barming to Ayelsford Circular

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Overview

Meet at Barming Pavilion free car park, located off Church Lane. Map EX 148. Follow the Medway Valley Walk path through Maidstone, over the Allington Lock to Ayelsford where we stop for a picnic lunch at the churchyard. After lunch we head south to Barming and the car park.

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 72302 54241
Nearest postcode:: ME16 9HA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Follow the A26 Tonbridge Road to Barming, take South Street ( The Bull PH is on the corner) Church Lane is on the right and the car park is 200 m on the right.

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