Sittingbourne
Kent
Slow Ways linking Sittingbourne and Faversham, Gillingham, Hucking, Lenham, Queenborough
Progress towards triple-checked route options for Sittingbourne’s five Slow Ways: 45%
Help connect Sittingbourne
Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
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Walk to Sittingbourne from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Gillingham—Sittingbourne
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Gilsit one |
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3 X |
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Review me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent 188m | Descent 208m | ||
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Hucking—Sittingbourne
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Hucsit one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent 192m | Descent 42m | ||
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Lenham—Sittingbourne
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Lensit one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 16km/10mi | Ascent 234m | Descent 333m | ||
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Sittingbourne—Faversham
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Sitfav one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 12km/8mi | Ascent 128m | Descent 127m | |
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Sittingbourne—Faversham
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Sitfav two |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 174m | Descent 172m | ||
Sittingbourne—Queenborough
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Sitque one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent 53m | Descent 63m |
Collective progress
50% of Sittingbourne’s routes are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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7 people have contributed to Sittingbourne’s Slow Ways
3 people have pledged to walk and review a route
1 people have surveyed a route in Sittingbourne
68km out of 84km have been walked and reviewed
126km of reviews have been shared in Sittingbourne
Latest Updates
It’s true this route follows a single, somewhat busy road but I found it to be much more enjoyable than expected....
Arin Hoad
Kissing gates, Wood stiles, narrow entrances and some steep steps. Great cafes/ pubs on route....
ERIC MCGRATH
Daisy C added Sitfav two, a new walk from Sittingbourne to Faversham
Walk this routeThe only place I'd change it is as you approach Ospringe where this route puts you on the unpleasant A2 (London Road). Instead you could keep on the footpath to Ospringe, crossing the A2 at Water Lane....
romney
A mind numbingly dull route, made more mentally taxing by the traffic. Undoubtedly the fastest route, but is no better than catching a bus....
ShortLegsLongWalk
A better route would be to follow the railway line for the most part - Tonge Road, Lomas Road, Teynham Station, Deerton Street, Davington, Faversham Station. No pavement for most of it but a nice quiet road through fields and woodland....
romney
We headed for a gate into the field in which the small bridge crosses the water....
Susanjp
Between Oak Lane and Breach Lane (just west of Newington), the route passes through a free-range chicken farm with many gates to keep the chickens safe....
jon-stott
The first part is along the River Medway which has some lovely views. A lovely way to spend a morning. The route is not really accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs though....
amymeganbrown
Slow Ways added Gilsit one, a new walk from Gillingham to Sittingbourne
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Hucsit one, a new walk from Hucking to Sittingbourne
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Lensit one, a new walk from Lenham to Sittingbourne
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Sitfav one, a new walk from Sittingbourne to Faversham
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Sitque one, a new walk from Sittingbourne to Queenborough
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Sittingbourne’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
TQ9056163870
Lat / Lon
51.34197° / 0.73467°
Easting / Northing
590,561E / 163,870N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Sittingbourne's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
Official ‘Walkers are Welcome’ town
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