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.
Beginning in Teynham we set off through fields for a mile before reaching the hamlet of Conyer where we will join the Saxon Shore Way as it wends its way along the banks of The Swale on our left with salt marshes and fields to our right. The Swale is the body of water and mudflats separating the Isle of Sheppey from mainland Kent and is an important part of the East Atlantic Flyway migratory bird route and if our luck holds we may get to see a few flocks of birds. We follow the coast for six miles before moving inland alongside Oare Creek with its array of moored boats and finally reaching the historic market town of Faversham with its many pubs, cafes and shops. For those who wish to stay longer, Faversham's Christmas Light switch on takes place at 5 pm followed by a street food market, festive drinks and music until 9 pm.
Be prepared for the bracing breeze or potentially stronger winds heading up from the North Sea - hat, scarf, gloves & several layers advisable. Although the walk is on the flat the paths are frequently uneven or muddy so I advise walking boots with good ankle support (or sturdy walking shoes as a minimum) and bring your walking poles if you use them. We will stop to eat our packed lunches halfway through the walk sitting on the bank overlooking The Swale.
There are no public toilets at Teynham station or along the route of the walk so please use the toilets on the train.
No drop out points.
Take the 09.10 train from London Victoria, calling at Bromley South 09:27, arriving at Teynham 10.20.
Trains from Faversham back to London Victoria depart at 04 and 37 minutes past the hour. You can also return to London St Pancras International or Stratford International on a train leaving on the hour (00). Buy a Faversham return ticket but if you plan to return via the St Pancras / Stratford route you will need to make sure that your return ticket covers London Terminals.
No booking required.
No dogs allowed due to presence of sheep.
The expected finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors, such as weather, size of group, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken.
Teynham railway station: after leaving the train please cross over the railway line via the footbridge or level crossing and gather in the car park outside the train station.
Faversham railway station
