Section 2 of 3, Medway Valley Walk
Nettlestead to Aylesford
9.9 miles (15.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 688 525. Finish: TQ 729 589. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 104 m of climbing and 108 m of descent; highest point 31 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Nettlestead.
- Station
- Wateringbury, 430 m from the start. Directions TQ 691 528
- Bus stops
- Village Hall, 130 m from the start. Directions TQ 687 525Railway Station, 370 m from the start. Directions TQ 690 528Railway Station, 430 m from the start. Directions TQ 691 528
- Car parks
- Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions TQ 688 526Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions TQ 690 528Car park, 360 m from the start. Directions TQ 690 528
Getting back
The section finishes at Aylesford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- High Street, 60 m from the finish. Directions TQ 730 590The Friars, 430 m from the finish. Directions TQ 725 590
Planning the Medway Valley Walk
- Planning the whole trail: explorekent.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 45%, earth, rock and mud 23%; the rest (32%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 6 gates, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), starting 8.5 miles in.
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