Medway Valley Walk

Location: Kent

OS Maps: Explorer 136, 148

The Medway Valley Walk will give you the opportunity of enjoying a valley walk in west Kent between the historic town of Tonbridge and the cathedral city of Rochester. The 45km route is of interest for its landscape and natural history, for its history and archaeology and riverain features. The walk passes through a varied landscape of downland, woodland, orchards and hop gardens; meadows and farmland; lakes and marshland; unspoilt villages and historic towns. Linking all these features is the meandering River Medway.

The Medway Valley walk is suitable for family groups, strollers and seasoned ramblers alike. The whole walk, or sections of it, can be achieved with the assistance of public transport. The route is well signposted and waymarked with Medway Valley Walk signs.

Guide Book:

Medway Valley walk by Kev Reynolds This guide has a central section, giving route details and excellent maps, and is printed onto waterproof paper. The outer section is a comprehensive guide to the Medway Valley and the River Medway, including geology, natural history, land use, history, archaeology, history of the Medway navigation and the river bridges [Click for further information or to purchase]