Swale and Rural Circular

Medway Group

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Overview

Good views of the River Swale and the Isle of Sheppey. We then head into countryside through Uplees, picnic stop near the church at Luddenham, turn left past the former Mounted Rifleman pub, across orchards and past the natural burial ground at Deerton Street. Possible pub lunch at the end (book ahead: Tel: 01795 720768).

Sunday, 26 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.7km / 7.9mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Terrain: Coastal footpath towards Oare followed by cross country. Some paths could be muddy.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 96221 64663
Nearest postcode:: ME9 9HR
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at The Ship Inn, Conyer Quay, nearest post code: ME9 9HR. Parking in street approaching Conyer Quay or walk from Teynham Railway station.

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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