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Thames and Medway Canal Path – Thames and Medway Canal loop from Higham

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South East England

Thames and Medway Canal Path – Thames and Medway Canal loop from Higham

Moderate

25

runners

Thames and Medway Canal Path – Thames and Medway Canal loop from Higham

01:18

12.6km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.64 km

Thames and Medway Canal Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

Thames and Medway canal, officially opened 14th October 1824.

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2

5.65 km

Thames and Medway Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Canal path as been recently been resurfaced and is nice and smooth now 😊

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3

6.31 km

Thames and Medway Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The Thames & Medway Canal is a disused canal in Kent. A shared-use path follows the length of the canal and makes for a pleasant stroll, jog, or cycle.

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4

7.29 km

Gravesend to Strood Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

A gorgeous hard-packed traffic-free gravel path with sweeping views either side, running along a river path, all the way through to Gravesend.

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B

12.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.31 km

3.88 km

2.29 km

Surfaces

5.84 km

3.61 km

2.90 km

110 m

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