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

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

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

04:33

17.8km

60m

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: April 3, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.32 km

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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9.29 km

Remains of the Gun Cotton Factory

Highlight • Structure

A large-scale gun cotton plant was opened at this site in 1873 and produced a wide range of products such as distress signals, gelignite and dynamite. Other explosives industries moved …

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11.6 km

The other side

Highlight • River

12.3 km

Shipwrecks Along The Swale

Highlight • Structure

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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15.8 km

Bysing Wood and Gunpowder Mill

Highlight • Forest

The original gunpowder works for south England. Board walked for family and groups with bench's and ponds. Great on Hot summer Days to break free of the Hustle of town

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16.3 km

Harvested Field With Hay Bales

Highlight • Natural

17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

3.50 km

2.21 km

1.53 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

2.75 km

2.38 km

1.21 km

270 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

16°C

1°C

12 %

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

Oare Gunpowder Works

Oare Village Sign