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Heritage Open Days: Wateringbury Rail Ramble
Type:Outdoor
Wateringbury Station, Wateringbury, Kent, ME18 5EA
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Come and enjoy a 4.5 mile ramble from Wateringbury, climbing gently to the hoppers huts at Shingle Barn Farm then descending to Yalding.
We will walk through meadows and woodland, enjoying views of the Medway Valley and passing through the historic village of Yalding.
There will be stories about the development of the railway, hop-picking holidays and local heritage.
We will finish at Tea Pot Island, Yalding, about 0.5 mile from Yalding station. Shops, cafes and pubs in the village offer options for anybody wishing to purchase their own refreshments before making their onward journey back to Wateringbury or home by train.
Suitable for ages 12+, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Well-behaved dogs on a lead are also welcome.
This walk is being provided by the Kent Community Rail Partnership, Medway Valley Line & North Downs Ambassadors
Tickets are free but must be pre-booked.
| Season (10 Sept 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday | 10:45 | - 13:30 |
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