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Walks in Kent - Faversham

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Route Overview

This walk starts near Stonebridge Pond once the heart of the nation’s gunpowder industry. As you follow the course of Faversham Creek it’s hard to believe that the area was formerly one of England’s leading export ports in the Middle Ages. After a stroll across the marshes, the final section of the walk takes you past Davington Priory which is over 850 years old. Faversham is rich in history and the rest of the town is within easy reach from the end of the walk.

Distance - Full

4.6 miles / 7.36 km

Distance - Short

4.6 miles / 7.36 km

Typical Time - Full

2 hours 30 minutes

Typical Time - Short

2 hours 30 minutes

Start Point

Junction of West Street and Flood Lane

End Point

Junction of West Street and Flood Lane

Start point grid reference

TR011615

End point grid reference

TR011615

Type of Route:

Circular

Level of walk:

Leisurely

Route Features

Accessibility / Facilities

Begins near bus route
Begins near toilets
Begins near train station
Ends near bus route
Ends near toilets
Ends near train station

Terrain

Fields
PROW (Public Right Of Way)
Roads

Route Description

1. From the end of West Street near the Bull Inn pub, take road signposted Flood Lane. After a while the road opens out on to a grassy area. Follow track past white posts. 2. Turn right to walk along Brent Hill (you should see the spire of Faversham Church in the distance ahead). At the end of Brent Hill, turn right and then take the path on the left running alongside houses beside the river (Front Brents). Follow along river past the Albion pub. 3. Cross over a small footbridge and follow the surfaced path alongside a wall near houses. Path enters into an alleyway for a short section. 4. At the end of the alleyway, come out onto a road and head across to driveway on the right, near house ahead. Follow down track (signposted as Saxon Shore Way). Path opens out into field. Keep following ahead with bushes on the right. 5. Bear right to follow Saxon Shore Way signposting (do not continue ahead). Keep to wall. Turn right to follow signposting to river ahead. 6. Go through kissing gate and follow path alongside wall to the riverside. Turn left to follow signposting alongside river past "Oyster Bay House" on the right. Follow the path alongside the river as it takes you out across the marshes. You will encounter another 5 similar kissing gates along this path. 7. Go through gate and past the Shipwrights Arms pub. Follow the path around the pub, crossing over track to continue ahead. Pass shipyard and moorings alongside the creek on your right. 8. Continue ahead following the Saxon Shore Way signposting and keeping to the well-worn path as it winds behind boats. 9. Come to the end of the track and turn right to follow surfaced road. 10. Follow the track past first turning until it reaches a main road. Turn left to follow road along the pavement past factories on the right. Follow this road all the way back to Faversham (passing primary school en-route). 11. Continue ahead past the Old Priory down Davington Hill. At the bottom near Davington Ponds, turn left to follow the road taking you back to West Street where you started.

Terrain Details

Surfaced paths and grassy riverside banks.

Additional Info / Warnings

Stiles: 0 Gates: 7 A photo guide for this route is available from www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

Access Info / Public Transport

Road Map: Multimap website www.multimap.com. Search for “Faversham”. By Car: Just off the A2 or M2 at junction 6 Parking: Limited on-road parking is available near West Street and Davington Ponds. There are a number of public car parks in Faversham Town Centre within walking distance of the start. Train: Nearest station - Faversham (1/2 mile) National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 Bus: 3/3A/3B/3X (Canterbury - Faversham) Hourly service. No Sunday service.335 (Canterbury - Faversham - Maidstone) 2 hourly. Sunday only.Traveline: 0870 6082608

Services / Amenities

Toilets: Faversham town centre Refreshments: Shops and pubs in Faversham

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