Medway Valley Walk
A 28-mile long-distance walk in Kent crossing the countryside of the Medway Valley between the towns of Tonbridge and Rochester. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Tonbridge
Grid Ref: TQ 590 464
Distance: 28 miles (45 km)
Grid Ref: TQ 590 464
Distance: 28 miles (45 km)
Climbing: 349 metres
Time: 10–14 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Time: 10–14 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
136 High Weald, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook, Hawkhurst and Bewl Water
147 Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Westerham
148 Maidstone and the Medway Towns
163 Gravesend, Rochester and Hoo Peninsula
Summary
The Medway Valley Walk follows the River Medway from Tonbridge to the historic coastal town of Rochester. From the starting point, the path visits many places of interest in the Medway Valley, including East Peckham, Yalding, Nettlestead, Maidstone, Aylesford, Burnham Marshes, Holborough Marshes, and Wouldham.