Wateringbury Circular with Nettlestead loop
Length: 17.3km (10.7 miles) Toughness: 3/10
Both today's walks were posted last month, but were scuppered by Storm Dennis, so we're giving them another chance today.
09:40 Dover Priory train from Charing Cross (London Bridge 09:49, Orpington 10:06), changing at Paddock Wood (arr 10:32; dep 10:40) to arrive at Wateringbury at 10:51.
Return trains to Charing Cross, changing at Paddock Wood or Tonbridge, are at xx:08 (journey time 76 mins). You can also return to St Pancras International, changing at Strood, with trains at xx:51 (journey time 79 mins), but fares are significantly more expensive.
If you decide in advance what time you will return, the cheapest fare is an Advance ticket each way for a total of £12.50 (£8.30 with railcard). Otherwise buy an off-peak day return for £16.30 (£10.75 with railcard).
This new walk in an attractive part of the Medway valley had a couple of successful outings last year, but this will be the first time we’ve tried out the ‘preamble’ of a 2-mile extension to Nettlestead at the start of the walk. We then follow the figure-of-eight main route which switches sides as it meanders downstream to East Farleigh and back again, with short excursions into low hills on either side. Several mediaeval bridges and churches are passed on the way, though the churches will probably have a service in progress or be locked.
The recommended lunch pub is the Good Intent (01622-812426) at Farleigh Green, reached almost 5 miles into the walk. Phone ahead to reserve a table.
If energy and daylight permit, you could conclude the walk on returning to Wateringbury with a further 1.7 mile extension upstream to Yalding.
You will need to download the Walk Directions
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n=6 on the Scenic Views in Medway valley walk. w=sunny-intervals. Lovely walk along the river, and lunch in the Good Intent pub. We omitted the Nettlestead extension as worried about rain.
We also had teaand cakes at The Oast farm - really charming and friendly set up mainly outdoors, with farm animals and plenty of hand sanitiser.
May be the last walk for sometime for me, but all the more to look forward to when we do walk again. Keep well.
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