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A Wander through Chattenden Woods
| Route Overview | This walk through Chattenden Woods offers an opportunity to learn something of the traditional crafts which have shaped the woodland and to enjoy the views from the ridgeway which forms the backbone of the Hoo Peninsula. | ||||||
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| Distance - Full | 5 miles / 8 km | ||||||
| Typical Time - Full | 2 hours 30 minutes | ||||||
| Start Point | Car Park, Parkside Road, Cliffe Woods | ||||||
| End Point | Car Park, Parkside Road, Cliffe Woods | ||||||
| Start point grid reference | TQ736736 | End point grid reference | TQ739735 | ||||
| Type of Route: | Circular | Level of walk: | Moderate | ||||
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| Accessibility / Facilities |
Begins near bus route Begins near parking Ends near bus route Ends near parking Suitable for Dogs |
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| Terrain |
Bridle Ways PROW (Public Right Of Way) Roads |
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| Route Description | 4.5 mile walk from Cliffe Woods, through woodland and open fields to the village of Spendiff, returning through the woods. great bluebells in Spring, many butterflies and nightingales, military history and woodland management on route. | ||||||
| Terrain Details | Woodland tracks which can get muddy but not impassable in winter. Two short walks uphill. Some walking along very quiet roads. | ||||||
| Additional Info / Warnings | Dogs should be kept on a lead in the woods to prevent disturbance to ground nesting birds such as pheasants and woodcock. The woods are used for game shooting at certain times of year. Do not stray off of the main tracks. | ||||||
| Access Info / Public Transport | Parking is available at Parkside Road, Cliffe Woods. Bus 133 and 193 connect Cliffe Woods with the Medway Towns and Railway stations. | ||||||
| Services / Amenities | Food can be bought from the shops in Cliffe Woods. No toilets on route. Nearest pubs are in Cliffe or Cooling approximatly three miles away from the route. | ||||||
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