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Medway Group

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
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Overview

A gentle warm up along river Medway, Cuckoo wood, Boxley Abbey, a short  pub stop or picnic lunchat Boxley then climbing to the top of the  North Downs, then returning to the start via Monkdown wood. (Do not forget your Buss Pass if you have one).

Wednesday, 10 January 2024
Start time:
9:20 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Terrain: Woods, meadows, and tow path

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 79349 63347
Nearest postcode:
ME7 3PD
what3words:
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Start time:
9:20 am

Meet and park at bus stop near Kent Reliance Building Society at 09:20 hrs. We get the 9:29 a.m. 130 Bus to Maidstone East arriving at 9:49 hrs.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 75955 55951
Nearest postcode:
ME14 1QG
what3words:
drums.each.nasal
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

Maidstone

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