Swale Heritage Trail
12 miles (19 km)
Travel through Kent along the Swale Heritage Trail from Murston to Goodnestone.
The walk runs parallel to The Swale - the strip of sea separating North Kent from the Isle of Sheppey.
It passes through the villages of Tonge and Oare and through the attractive market town of Faversham. Highlights include Little Murston Nature Reserve at the start of the route in Sittingbourne, the Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and the creeks at Conyer, Oare and Faversham. Look out for a huge variety of wading birds as you make your way along the route. There's also fine views over to the Isle of Sheppey to enjoy.
Swale Heritage Trail Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
Swale Heritage Trail Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Swale Heritage Trail OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Swale Heritage Trail Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
For more walking ideas in the area see the Kent Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Pond in Little Murston Nature Reserve near the start of the walk. On bridleway from Sittingbourne to Conyer/Swale. Kemsley Papermill in background, on left. Elmley Hill in background on right. Horse in foreground belongs to caravan park near the Reserve.
View from the Saxon Shore Way over The Swale to the Isle of Sheppey
Footbridge within Swale Marina, Conyer
Oare, Kent is a village in Kent on the west bank of the Oare Creek, near Faversham. To the north of the village are the Oare Marshes and the The Swale. Along the sea defences to a Kent Wildlife Trust birdwatching hide.Whitstable in the distance.
Faversham Creek
Goodnestone - oast houses
Elevation Profile
