Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.
Peter O.
Join me for this tranquil coastal walk. Beginning in Teynham we set off through fields and past orchards for a mile before reaching the hamlet of Conyer when we join the Saxon Shore Way with The Swale - the body of water and mudflats separating the Isle of Sheppey from mainland Kent - to our left and salt marshes and fields to our right.
As the walk progresses towards the widening Whitstable Bay be prepared for the bracing breeze (or stronger wind) heading up from the North Sea; hat, gloves & extra layer(s) advised if you are not a fan of bracing breezes !
As the path heads inland we follow Oare Creek with its array of moored boats before reaching the historic market town of Faversham with its many pubs, cafes & shops. Hopefully we will see some varied birdlife and possibly marsh frogs along the walk.
Although the walk is on the flat the paths are frequently uneven or muddy, so I advise walking boots - or sturdy walking shoes as a minimum - and bring your walking poles if you use them.
Travel:
Take the 09:10 train from London Victoria (09:27 Bromley South), arriving Teynham at 10:20.
Buy a Faversham return ticket. Return trains from Faversham to London Victoria are at 04 & 37. There is also a service on the hour to London St Pancras.
There are no public toilets at Teynham station or along the walk route so please use the toilets on the train.
We will meet in the Teynham station car park – please cross over the footbridge to get to it.
No dogs allowed due to likely contact with sheep
No booking required.
The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors, such as weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken.
Please meet in the Teynham Railway Station car park
Faversham Railway Station
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