SittingbourneFaversham

Sitfav two
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By Daisy C on 03 May 2023


Distance

15km/9mi

Ascent

174m

Descent

172m

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RECOMMENDED CHANGE TO THE ROUTE (section near Ospringe)
If starting from Faversham: When you first get to the A2, cross straight over (at nearby lights) and follow Water Lane. Immediately after the primary school, take the footpath on the right, between allotments, around a small field and across gently sloping parkland. It rejoins the original SitFav2 route at the access road of a hotel. A reviewer made this suggestion and, especially now I've tested it, I agree it's worth adding the extra 500m distance for. However it's too late to change the Slow Ways maps or the GPX file. Instead I've attached a small map showing this recommended change and the original route.

This is a good route to enjoy orchards in blossom during late spring (April/May). It loops south through farm land where the land rises away from the coast and keeps entirely away from busy roads (use the change above). Outside the two end towns it's on field paths, farm tracks (for over half the total route) and a few very quiet, single-track country lanes. It is about 3 km (1/4) longer than SitFav 1 which although very direct is beside the constant noisy traffic of the A2.

Lynsted and Lewson Street villages both have pubs serving lunch, but do check for opening days and be wary of closed kitchens. There's also a pub and a cafe in Rodmersham Green, just about a mile total diversion (on footpaths) just west of Church St. There are many beautiful old buildings to see along the way plus Maison Dieu (Ospringe) and Provender House (Lewson St) have advertised visiting times, and there are several lovely old churches too.

The area is very rich in footpaths so you can break the journey earlier by an off-road diversion north to either Teynham Station (2.5-3km from either village) or to bus stops on the A2. Surfaces are a mix of made and unmade, with some rutting, kissing gates, a few heavier field gates and a handful of short steepish sections (not on roads). Might be muddy in winter, but there is some shade for summer.

The SlowWays site has several routes you could use, simple adaptions of the QueFav SlowWays, which all go through northern Sittingbourne (the B2005 bridge over Milton Creek). They use the coastal path and/or non-pavemented country roads

RECOMMENDED CHANGE TO THE ROUTE (section near Ospringe)
If starting from Faversham: When you first get to the A2, cross straight over (at nearby lights) and follow Water Lane. Immediately after the primary school, take the footpath on the right, between allotments, around a small field and across gently sloping parkland. It rejoins the original SitFav2 route at the access road of a hotel. A reviewer made this suggestion and, especially now I've tested it, I agree it's worth adding the extra 500m distance for. However it's too late to change the Slow Ways maps or the GPX file. Instead I've attached a small map showing this recommended change and the original route.

This is a good route to enjoy orchards in blossom during late spring (April/May). It loops south through farm land where the land rises away from the coast and keeps entirely away from busy roads (use the change above). Outside the two end towns it's on field paths, farm tracks (for over half the total route) and a few very quiet, single-track country lanes. It is about 3 km (1/4) longer than SitFav 1 which although very direct is beside the constant noisy traffic of the A2.

Lynsted and Lewson Street villages both have pubs serving lunch, but do check for opening days and be wary of closed kitchens. There's also a pub and a cafe in Rodmersham Green, just about a mile total diversion (on footpaths) just west of Church St. There are many beautiful old buildings to see along the way plus Maison Dieu (Ospringe) and Provender House (Lewson St) have advertised visiting times, and there are several lovely old churches too.

The area is very rich in footpaths so you can break the journey earlier by an off-road diversion north to either Teynham Station (2.5-3km from either village) or to bus stops on the A2. Surfaces are a mix of made and unmade, with some rutting, kissing gates, a few heavier field gates and a handful of short steepish sections (not on roads). Might be muddy in winter, but there is some shade for summer.

The SlowWays site has several routes you could use, simple adaptions of the QueFav SlowWays, which all go through northern Sittingbourne (the B2005 bridge over Milton Creek). They use the coastal path and/or non-pavemented country roads

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Sittingbourne
Grid Ref TQ9056163870
Lat / Lon 51.34197° / 0.73467°
Easting / Northing 590,561E / 163,870N
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Faversham
Grid Ref TR0153860948
Lat / Lon 51.31195° / 0.89042°
Easting / Northing 601,538E / 160,948N
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