Medway River to Horrid Hill Stroll

Walks, England, Kent, Medway
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Medway River to Horrid Hill Stroll

Riverside Country Park, Medway

by sutchfun

  • 45 minutes / 1.8km
  • 17

A short accessible walk up to Horrid Hill which is more like an island than a hill. Great for bird watching, a nature walk and sea breeze.

  • Wildlife
  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Public toilets
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Medway River to Horrid Hill Stroll
  1. This jaunt starts at the car park of Riverside Country Park: 333 Lower Rainham Rd, Gillingham ME7 2XH. Summer opening is 8:30am - 8:30pm.

    Step 1: This jaunt starts at the car park of Riverside Country Park: 333 Lower Rainham Rd, Gillingham ME7 2XH. Summer opening is 8:30am - 8:30pm.

  2. Step 2: It is a short circular walk suitable for well-behaved dogs and children! 😅 You could easily extend this walk. Just flip to map view to follow other footpaths. There’s also a cafe & toilets onsite.

  3. If you’re able to, take this entrance close to the waterside bay. To avoid the uneven path continue right and take the path with the gate.

    Step 3: If you’re able to, take this entrance close to the waterside bay. To avoid the uneven path continue right and take the path with the gate.

  4. First up there are sweeping views over Sharp’s Green Bay wetlands with benches along the way.

    Step 4: First up there are sweeping views over Sharp’s Green Bay wetlands with benches along the way.

  5. Continue on the wide flat path. This is a large coastal public park, situated alongside the River Medway estuary.

    Step 5: Continue on the wide flat path. This is a large coastal public park, situated alongside the River Medway estuary.

  6. At this sign keep right. We’re going to visit Horrid Hill on the flat and more accessible path. Go right here.

    Step 6: At this sign keep right. We’re going to visit Horrid Hill on the flat and more accessible path. Go right here.

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