Section 3 of 16, Saxon Shore Way
Strood to Otterham Quay
10.3 miles (16.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 739 690. Finish: TQ 831 670. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 172 m of climbing and 171 m of descent; highest point 46 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Strood.
- Stations
- Strood, 370 m from the start. Directions TQ 740 693Rochester, 750 m from the start. Directions TQ 745 685
- Bus stops
- Canal Road, 60 m from the start. Directions TQ 739 690Canal Road Strood Station, 240 m from the start. Directions TQ 740 691
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions TQ 739 689Car park, 50 m from the start. Directions TQ 739 689Innovation Studios Medway, 70 m from the start. Directions TQ 740 690
Getting back
The section finishes at Otterham Quay. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Otterham Quay, 30 m from the finish. Directions TQ 831 670Three Sisters, 260 m from the finish. Directions TQ 830 667
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 54%, gravel and tracks 25%; the rest (16%) isn't recorded.
About 38% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 6 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 34 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 2.2 miles in.
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