Saturday 14/09/2024 - MEDWAY VALLEY PATH - AYLESFORD TO ROCHESTER - Leader: Ann C

From Aylesford the Medway Valley Path crosses the flat landscape of the floodplain, climbs to join the North
Downs Way, descends to Baty’s Marsh and enters Rochester along the river. Easy walking in the morning; a bit
of a climb in the afternoon but effort well worth it for the views. One or two stops at historic sites; pace will be
moderate. Loos: on train, at The Friars after about half an hour, and in pub at lunchtime.

 Leader explaining the route

Aylesford Bridge

Aylesford: reflections

Medway views

The Friars, Aylesford: Garden of Peace

Outside The Friars

St Mary’s Church Burham

View of the North Downs

 Solar Farm

Strategic pause to let others pass

 Medway Inn Waldham: lunch stop

Blue sky over Kent

North Downs Way view point

Borstal!

 Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Castle

Rochester cathedral

Photos: Kevin G, Ruth, Mark B, Simon A