The Gravesend River Trail

Walks, England, Kent, Gravesham
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The Gravesend River Trail

Pelham Ward, Kent

by activethames

  • 1hr 30m / 2.9km
  • 47

Learn about the River Thames on this wheel-accessible walk along the Thames Path and discover Gravesend’s maritime history as you go.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. Welcome to this riverside walk around Gravesend. Start this jaunt from Gravesend Station. Turn right to walk along Clive Road. Read more ⬇️

    Step 1: Welcome to this riverside walk around Gravesend. Start this jaunt from Gravesend Station. Turn right to walk along Clive Road. Read more ⬇️

  2. Step 2: Trains to and from Ramsgate, Rainham (Kent) and London St Pancras operate from this station. Local buses also depart from outside the station on Clive Road.

  3. At the end of Clive Road turn left onto Stone Street. Continue until you reach New Road.

    Step 3: At the end of Clive Road turn left onto Stone Street. Continue until you reach New Road.

  4. Now turn right onto New Road and continue for a short distance.

    Step 4: Now turn right onto New Road and continue for a short distance.

  5. Now turn left onto High Street, this area that you’re passing through is the heritage quarter.

    Step 5: Now turn left onto High Street, this area that you’re passing through is the heritage quarter.

  6. Ahead on your right will be the impressive Old Town Hall. Built in 1573, it has a rich heritage as one of the grandest halls in Gravesend.

    Step 6: Ahead on your right will be the impressive Old Town Hall. Built in 1573, it has a rich heritage as one of the grandest halls in Gravesend.

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