HIKE 21km Medway Valley - a journey through rural scenes and historical gems
Schedule
Sat Feb 08 2025 at 08:35 am to 07:21 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Charing Cross railway station | London, EN
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https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/304414044/
Come and discover the charming Medway Valley in Kent. We hike a striking section of the famous Greensand Ridge and explore Kent famed as the "Garden of England". Admire the superb medley of wildlife, orchards, rolling hills, ancient woodlands and medieval history passing through Saxon villages and rich countryside. Even getting here we use the famous Medway Valley Line that follows the spectacular River Medway and get a taste of some of the most scenic views of South East England.
Trip Highlights:
• Enjoy panoramic views from the top of Linton Hill and Yalding Hill in a conservation area with a history dating back to the 1000s
• Admire Twyford Bridge - the oldest surviving medieval bridge in Kent
• See the beautiful historic village of Yalding that sits where three rivers meet and was recorded in Saxon times
• Walk along part of the famous Greensand Ridge
• Visit the quaint cafe at ''Teapot Island'' - which gives its name to an island in the river and is featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for holding largest teapot collection
• Walk the tranquil ''tow path'' of the Medway
An exciting day of exploring the rural parts of Kent gives us the chance to enjoy the region’s rich history and diverse wildlife. Changing trains at Tonbridge, we travel along the famous Medway Valley train line that closely follows the river and was built to serve Kent's hop growing and brewing industries.
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Where is it happening?
Charing Cross railway station, 2 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NQ, United Kingdom,London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
