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Peaceful and uncrowded place

St Margaret of Antioch is an 11th-century village church, situated on the banks of the river Medway. The church has an ancient font and has been in use for over 8oo years. Some wall paintings and other item of historical significance. A history of the village and church is available in the church.

Part of Riverside Country Park, Horrid Hill was originally an island. It is now joined to the mainland by a causeway.

Stewart Catt’s The Musette Shop is a welcome pitstop - tables in the sun or shade - great food - (allergies well catered for) - free water - and a floor pump! - about 10m off NCN1 and signposted from the route

Path is hard-packed gravel and is fine for most road bikes. It can get quite busy and you MUST give way to pedestrians, so take it easy and don't expect to cruise along at 20mph.

despite the name it's worth a visit, with footpaths through and around this strip of land, and panoramic views available. plenty of spots for a picnic.

Covering over 247 acres (100 ha) along the Medway Estuary, the Riverside Country Park provides important habitats for wildlife. Mudflats, salt marshes, ponds, reed-beds, grassland and scrub attract thousands of species of birds and insects. You can learn more at the visitor centre in the park. There's also a cafe. The park opens at 8am and shuts at sunset.

St Mary the Virgin Church was founded in 1187 and is Grade I-listed. The church has a very distinctive two-stage battered tower. Whilst there has been restorations over the years, you can observe many historic features, including the 13th-century chancel, 14th-century nave and east chapels, 14th-century wall tomb, and glass that has survived since the 13th century.