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Activities

Get active outdoors with our self-guided walks, bike rides, and more

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Walking tagsCharles Dickens and Higham walkThis 6.6 mile (10.1 km) walk follows in the footsteps of the famous novelist Charles Dickens, passing numerous places that inspired Dickens' novels 200 years… HighamExplore Medway logoSave Charles Dickens and Higham walk to favourites
Cycling tagsHeron Cycle Trail – The Hoo PeninsulaThe Heron Trail explores the often forgotten area of the Hoo Peninsula, with its literary connections - Charles Dickens wrote Great Expectations and a Tale… HooExplore Medway logoSave Heron Cycle Trail – The Hoo Peninsula to favourites
Rivers and Lakes tagsWalking tagsRiverside Country Park Stile Free TrailOne of the popular routes from the Walks for All series, the Riverside Country Park walk in Gillingham can be completed along wide, flat well-surfaced… GillinghamExplore Medway logoSave Riverside Country Park Stile Free Trail to favourites
Upnor high streetWalking tagsGreat Expectations – Hoo Peninsula TrailTake this gentle trail from the pretty village of Upnor to enjoy wonderful river views from Upnor Castle across to Chatham Dockyard and beyond. Stroll… HooExplore Medway logoSave Great Expectations – Hoo Peninsula Trail to favourites
tonbridge river walkWalking tagsMedway Valley walkDiscover Ancient castles, historic villages and some of Kent's finest wildlife sites along the 28 mile Medway Valley Walk, which runs from Tonbridge to Rochester. TonbridgeExplore Medway logoSave Medway Valley walk to favourites
Rochester Castle & CathedralCycling tagsHorse riding tagsItinerary tagsNorth Downs Way Riders’ Route: Optional Rochester LoopOn this section of the North Downs Way Riders' Route, extend your trip to historic Rochester and Upnor with this scenic circular route taking you… RochesterExplore Medway logoSave North Downs Way Riders’ Route: Optional Rochester Loop to favourites

Places

Get active outdoors with wonderful woodlands and beaches

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The lake at Capstone Farm on a clear sunny day.Parks & open spaces tagsCapstone Farm Country ParkCapstone Farm Country Park is an award winning park on the North Downs, with a wide range of leisure activities on offer all year round. HempsteadExplore Medway logoSave Capstone Farm Country Park to favourites
View overlooking waterParks & open spaces tagsRivers and Lakes tagsRiverside Country ParkRiverside Country Park is a stunning coastal park along the estuary of the River Medway. Walks along the Medway Estuary offer beautiful views, and the… GillinghamExplore Medway logoSave Riverside Country Park to favourites
Poppies at Ranscombe Farm.Parks & open spaces tagsRanscombe FarmRanscombe Farm Reserve is famous for its wild flowers. It has an extensive network of footpaths and spectacular views of the Medway Valley and the… RochesterExplore Medway logoSave Ranscombe Farm to favourites
Jacksons Fields, Lower TerraceParks & open spaces tagsWheel Park tagsJackson’s Recreation GroundJacksons Recreation Ground’s triangular site lies west of Fort Pitt Gardens, between City Way to the west and New Road to the north. Jacksons field… Chatham, RochesterExplore Medway logoSave Jackson’s Recreation Ground to favourites
BroomHill, Strood View over Medway TownsParks & open spaces tagsBroomhill ParkBroomhill Park is set high above the River Medway in Strood. With woodland, stunning views, play areas, walks and a trim trail it is popular… StroodExplore Medway logoSave Broomhill Park to favourites
Cliffe Woods Recreation GroundParks & open spaces tagsCliffe Woods Recreation GroundCliffe Woods recreation ground, situated on the Northern side of the village Cliffe Woods offers a little something for everyone. There is a toddler play… Cliffe WoodsExplore Medway logoSave Cliffe Woods Recreation Ground to favourites
Parks & open spaces tagsWatts MeadowDiscover the beauty of Watts Meadow, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Rochester, between Elthelbert Road and Priestfields. RochesterExplore Medway logoSave Watts Meadow to favourites
Rede CommonParks & open spaces tagsRede CommonThe local common in Strood is commonly known as Sandy Banks originating from the underlying Thanet Beds, which give the area its sandy character. StroodExplore Medway logoSave Rede Common to favourites

Events

Explore our year-round calendar of culture, conservation, and more

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Fort Amherst - 4 Paws Dog EventArts & Crafts tagsFamily Fun tagsFarming & Animals tags4 Paws at the Fort – Dog Festival24th May 2024, 10am-4pmJoin Fort Amherst for their first Four Paws at the Fort.  Celebrating our four-legged best friends, a whole weekend of fun, woofy excitement! ChathamExplore Medway logoSave 4 Paws at the Fort – Dog Festival to favourites
Bicycle Group Ride LeaderCycling tagsOutdoor Activities tagsMedway Climate Ride 20241st June 2024, 9:45amAt Active Medway cycling projects, we have always prided ourselves on delivering lower distance, weekday, steady bike rides across Medway. Our regular participants come from… RochesterExplore Medway logoSave Medway Climate Ride 2024 to favourites
Bicycle Group Ride LeaderCycling tagsOutdoor Activities tagsCycling for Wellbeing: A 60-Minute Journey5th June 2024, 10amAt Active Medway cycling projects, we have always prided ourselves on delivering lower distance, weekday, steady bike rides across Medway. Our regular participants come from… Chatham, GillinghamExplore Medway logoSave Cycling for Wellbeing: A 60-Minute Journey to favourites
Outdoor Activities tagsWalking tagsWildlife & Nature tagsMJ Adventures – Cobham Park and Ranscombe (7 mile) circular route23rd June 2024, 10amExplore Medway logoSave MJ Adventures – Cobham Park and Ranscombe (7 mile) circular route to favourites
Entrance door to Fort Amhurst with a black canon outsideArts & Crafts tagsFort Amherst’s Craft Fayre11th August 2024, 10am-4pmFort Amherst are delighted to confirm the return of their Craft Fayres running from April – August 2024.  ChathamExplore Medway logoSave Fort Amherst’s Craft Fayre to favourites

Blog

Latest stories, challenges, and updates from around Medway

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Volunteers thank you event, Medway Health Walksmedway tagsVolunteering tagswalking tagsWalks tagsWalk Leader Volunteer Opportunity3rd January 2024Discover how you can become a walk leader in Medway! Uncover the essential skills required and the many roles and responsibilities involved.Explore Medway logoSave Walk Leader Volunteer Opportunity to favourites
Medway Health Walks Walk Leader 2medway tagswalking tagsWalks tagsMedway Health Walks3rd January 2024Medway Health Walks and the Ramblers Wellbeing Walks: Medway, believe that walking is the key to a happier and healthier lifestyle. Almost everyone can do…Explore Medway logoSave Medway Health Walks to favourites
Bicycle Group Ride LeaderVolunteer as a Cycle Leader in Medway30th September 2023Do you enjoy cycling and would like to help other people become more confident on a bike? Medway Council Public Health are on the look…Explore Medway logoSave Volunteer as a Cycle Leader in Medway to favourites