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River Medway Shoreline – Cockham Wood Fort Ruins loop from Christmas Lane

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River Medway Shoreline – Cockham Wood Fort Ruins loop from Christmas Lane

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4.3

(3)

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River Medway Shoreline – Cockham Wood Fort Ruins loop from Christmas Lane

06:14

23.5km

230m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.53 km

RSPB Northward Hill Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Three small walks to choose from, and great for bird watchers.

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2.92 km

Northward Hill Woodland Viewpoint

Viewpoint

10.3 km

Great Chattenden Wood

Forest

11.5 km

Haven Street Wood

Forest

15.2 km

River Medway Shoreline

Highlight (Segment) • River

Make sure you check tide times for this walk, it’s dangerous and cuts you off at high tide on the section from hoo Marina to upnor.

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16.9 km

Cockham Wood Fort was constructed in 1669 on the north bank of the River Medway in Kent in south-east England. In conjunction with Fort Gillingham it took on the role of defending Chatham Dockyard from seaborne attack, a role which had been performed by Upnor Castle for the previous hundred years

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17.5 km

Hoo Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Hoo Marina sits on the shore of Hoo Marina Park, a residential family-friendly park featuring a café, restaurant and convenience store. Grab yourself a refreshing beverage or bite to eat before you set off on the rest of your journey.

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18.8 km

St Werburgh Church, Hoo

Highlight • Historical Site

Named after the daughter of Wulfere, King of Mercia and granddaughter of Ercombert, King of Kent.

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23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

5.25 km

2.18 km

2.12 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

5.46 km

4.14 km

3.55 km

1.40 km

875 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

27°C

16°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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River Medway Shoreline – Cockham Wood Fort Ruins loop from Christmas Lane

RSPB Northward Hill Nature Reserve

Cockham Wood

River Medway Shoreline

Cockham Wood Fort Ruins

Hoo Marina

St Werburgh Church, Hoo

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