Explore Gravesend Walking & Cycling Map

Gravesham has been welcoming visitors for centuries, and today Gravesend is a historic riverside town – a place where rich heritage, lively culture, and easy connections come together. The borough is as diverse and cosmopolitan as its people; it is full of historic and cultural connections, including one of the oldest Chartered Borough Markets in Kent, as well as being the home of the Cyclopark.

Actively Travelling!

Gravesend is well connected, making it easy to arrive – and even easier to explore – without needing a car. High-speed trains link Gravesend Station to London St Pancras in just 24 minutes, and provide fast connections to Ashford, Folkestone and Dover, opening up the whole of Kent for onward travel. Across the borough, Arriva runs frequent local bus services to nearby towns, while Fastrack provides fast, frequent buses between Gravesend Town Centre, Ebbsfleet Station, Bluewater, Darent Valley Hospital and Dartford.

By Bike…

Active Travel is the simplest and most environmentally friendly way to get around this fast-paced town, with several adventurous and exciting cycling routes available. A dedicated cycle route links Gravesend Station directly to Cyclopark, giving you a safe and simple way to start your ride the moment you arrive. The station itself boasts ample cycle parking, including a secure cycle hub with covered, CCTV-monitored storage and controlled access.

National Cycle Route 1 runs through the heart of Gravesend, providing a signed, mostly low-traffic cycling link between the riverside, the town centre, and the Cyclopark/A2 corridor. It connects key destinations including Gravesend Station, Town Pier, Borough Market, and Echo Square before joining the traffic-free shared path towards Cyclopark and Shorne Woods. From Gravesend, you can follow the route east through Higham and Medway, and onwards to the historic cathedral city of Canterbury.

National Route 177 is also currently open between Northfleet and Rochester, and will eventually link Northfleet to Maidstone and Ashford before joining Route 2 on the south coast.

Or by Foot…

Enjoy exploring the town on foot with some of the amazing walking routes that run through the town. One being the Saxon Shore Way which is a 160-mile (257km) route that begins in Gravesend and makes its way around Kent’s ancient coastline, showcasing historic forts, modern towns, nature reserves and scenic views.

Another walking route which begins in the town is the Wealdway, a delightful route across the chalk ridges of the North and South Downs and through the Weald that stretches for 82 miles (132km) from Gravesend to Eastbourne. You will enjoy spectacular views, historic churches and archaeological sites.

Exploring the Area…

Explore nearby Shorne Woods Country Park, a Green Flag award-winning haven with 292 acres of woodland, meadows and wetlands. Part of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a gateway to the North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve, Shorne Woods offers stunning woodland and important wildlife areas. With accessible trails, including the Shorne Woods Easy Access Trail, an inclusive playground and a Changing Places toilet, all ages and abilities can enjoy this diverse park.

Cyclopark is a purpose-built centre for cycling outdoor activity, with a 2.9km closed-road circuit, 330-metre BMX racetrack, and 6km of mountain bike trails. There’s also a large adventure play area, fitness facilities, and cycle hire – perfect for families, beginners, and confident riders alike.