Shipwrecks Along The Swale – Oare Marshes Nature Reserve loop from Faversham

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Shipwrecks Along The Swale – Oare Marshes Nature Reserve loop from Faversham

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Shipwrecks Along The Swale – Oare Marshes Nature Reserve loop from Faversham

03:29

13.6km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.43 km

Church of St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence, Faversham

Highlight • Historical Site

The Church of St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence is the oldest building in Faversham and is a much-loved landmark. The church dates to the 12th century and is Grade …

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2.55 km

As you walk along The Swale, a tidal channel of the Thames Estuary, you will notice many shipwrecks stranded in the lonely mist and marsh. These enchanting old wrecks make this section of trail particularly atmospheric.

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4.85 km

Oare Marshes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Oare Marshes Nature Reserve is an internationally-important wildlife habitat on The Swale. With grazing marsh, freshwater dykes, open water scrapes, reedbed, saltmarsh, and seawall, the reserve is a fantastic place …

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5.74 km

Artesian Spring Well

Highlight • Natural

Artesian Spring Well here. Fill your bottles with Healthy Spring water!

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5.75 km

View of the Isle of Sheppey

Highlight • River

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Conyer, just to the east of Sittingbourne, is in the central part of the Swale River, where this tidal creek has moorings for small boats. The hamlet has an …

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5.85 km

Harty Ferry Crossing to Faversham

Highlight • Bridge

Four ferries previously connected the island to mainland Kent: the King's Ferry to Iwade, the Harty Ferry to Faversham, one from Elmley, and a passenger ferry connecting to the Port Victoria railway terminus on the Grain Peninsula.

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9.45 km

St Mary's Church, Luddenham

Highlight • Other

Opening times 10am till 4pm weekends. Temporarily closed for maintenance. Oct 2024

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13.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

4.61 km

2.26 km

903 m

459 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

3.27 km

2.97 km

1.78 km

1.29 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

March 30, 2025,Faversham to Sheppy view loop

Lovely walk, involving fields, farms, medieval churches, marsh, creeks, sea, and the old market town itself — which we were a little too tired to take in at the end. Perfect weather, great day trip. We'll be back.