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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

Overview

Starts at 10:00 hrs: Park half a mile down Castle Road by turning to the right just passed the second railway bridge. (Do not park before this, to the left, as that is the Community Association car park). The next car park, on the right, is correct .. Allington CP. That is for (dog) walkers. (ME16 0TT, TQ747575). We will see seven bridges on route and pass Allington Castle, two parks and the marina. You can view modern architecture & 'The Mill' from Whatman Park. Bring a packed lunch as we can stop at Whatman Park where there are plenty of seats near the band stand. Liquid refreshment is available at the Malta Inn on completion or prior to the extension. (ASSISTANCE DOGS ONLY). Circular walk.
Estimated finish time: 14:30 hrs
Contact: John W, 01634232668, FLAME451@hotmail.co.uk

Sunday, 27 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Terrain: There are no stiles and only gentle ascents. Walk to Tovil via Oakwood Park, Maidstone. We then follow the River Medway via Whatman Park back to Allington Lock. If the walk is extended to Aylesford because of fine weather and walkers consent the walk becomes MODERATE because of distance.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 74737 57589
Nearest postcode:
ME16 0TT
what3words:
stable.sits.rents
Start time:
10:00 am

Park half a mile down Castle Road by turning to the right just passed the second railway bridge. (Do not park before this, to the left, as that is the Community Association car park). The next car park, on the right, is correct .. Allington CP. That is for (dog) walkers. (ME16 0TT, TQ747575).

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