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We are the Medway Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

This walk is to celebrate National Walking Day, which falls on the first Wednesday in April every year. There is a pub that serves food at the end, The Six Bells.  Alternatively, tea, coffee and cake can be found at the St. Helen's Church Coffee Shop.

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:40 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Terrain: We will head out on well established footpaths towards Cooling, passing Cooling Castle. Then we will head towards Spendiff and Cooling Street. Great views across the River Thames towards Canvey Island. No stiles, some quiet road walking and well established footpaths.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 73569 76569
Nearest postcode:
ME3 7QW
what3words:
neat.power.crisis
Start time:
10:00 am

Park and meet in the free Church Car Park, toilets available. If car park is full, use local streets close by i.e. Swingate Avenue. St Helens Church Car Park, Cliffe. ME3 7QP. W3W///wake.elder.folds.

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