Explore The Isle of Sheppey Walking & Cycling Map
The Isle of Sheppey is a small island off the north Kent coast with a variety of coastline to explore. Sheerness-on-Sea, a port town at the mouth of the River
Medway, is located to the northwest of the island, southwards lies the historic town of Queenborough and its small harbour, while centrally on the island are the villages of Minster, with a stretch of beautiful coastline and abbey, and Eastchurch. To the east, there is Leysdown-on-Sea and Warden which includes a seaside resort and uninterrupted views along the Kentish coastline.
Actively Traveling!
The Isle of Sheppey can be reached via two train stations – at Queenborough and Sheerness. These are linked to the mainland at Sittingbourne, which sits on the Chatham Main Line. High-speed rail services also run from Sittingbourne to London via St Pancras station. Local buses provide links and access to the wider island, while a network of shared access foot and cycling paths connect pedestrians to local attractions and employers in the area.
By Bike…
If you crave more adventure but still want to explore the beautiful island of Sheppey, why not saddle up and explore to island on a bike. With two adventurous cycle routes, Sheerness Way Cycle Ride and The Isle of Harty Trail, why not chose to wild side and explore the Isle of Sheppey for all its beauty.
Venture on the Sheerness Way Route which gives you the chance to experience all that Sheerness has to offer. Explore some of the local attractions, including Barton’s Point Coastal Park, Sheerness Beach and the Blue Town Heritage Centre where you can discover the history of the island. The Isle of Harty Trail is a tranquil, traffic-free route which makes a perfect day out to explore the beautiful area of Sheppey. Enjoy a picturesque bike ride from the lively seaside resorts of Leysdown-on-Sea to the peaceful Isle of Harty, enjoy a yummy lunch and spot the beautiful birds that thrive on the Harty Marshes.
Exploring the Island…
When exploring the beautiful island of Sheppey why not visit the two National Nature Reserves of international importance Sheppey is home to, protecting a variety of flora and fauna. At certain times of the year, wildlife enthusiasts can see populations of marsh harriers, lapwing, redshanks and wildfowl to name but a few.
When venturing around Elmley National Reserve, discover some of the wonderful wildlife that thrives off the Nature reserve on the nature trails or the get-up close and personal with the wildlife, why not venture up to the 4 viewing hides of Elmley which offers many stunning different views and wildlife spotting opportunities! Marine birds and other wildlife that thrive off the coastal area can be spotted all over the beautiful reserve, you can also explore the marshes and discover the abandoned saltworks which lends itself to the island.
As well as the beautiful National Nature reserves, there are also many other places to visit that the whole family will enjoy on the Isle of Sheppey. These include the beautiful beaches that the island is home to, Leysdown Beach, Minster Beach and Sheerness Beach, with all hidden qualities and gems to uncover, a day to the beach while exploring the island is a must! Remember to be aware of tide times when visiting the beaches, check out the tide times for Sheerness Beach.
For more places and activities to do while exploring the stunning island, head over to Visit Swale.
