Wateringbury Marina – Teston Lock loop from East Farleigh

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Wateringbury Marina – Teston Lock loop from East Farleigh

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Wateringbury Marina – Teston Lock loop from East Farleigh

03:16

12.4km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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380 m

St Mary's Church, East Farleigh

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ancient Parish Church of East Farleigh was founded in 961 AD

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3.87 km

All Saints Church, West Farleigh

Highlight • Historical Site

All Saints is a small Norman church, built around 1100 AD and situated in a beautiful open position near the river

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4.80 km

Tutsham Oil Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Tutsham Mill, also known as West Farleigh Oil Mill, is situated at Teston Lock on the River Medway. It was a water-powered oil seed cake mill, originally of the 19th …

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6.09 km

Waregrave's Wood

Forest

7.05 km

Wateringbury Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

On either side of Bow Hill Bridge, boats are moored up in the marinas. The location is ideal being not far from the tidal Medway. On the west side, at …

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8.53 km

Open Field at Teston Bridge Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Teston Bridge Country Park is one of the best places to enjoy a rural riverside walk in Kent. Focused around the historical bridge, the park also offers a play area and plenty of idyllic picnic spots.

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9.02 km

Teston Lock

Highlight • Structure

The current lock was built in 1911 to replace the original made of oak and constructed in the 1740s

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9.93 km

River Medway

Highlight • River

Nice spot for a quiet walk

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11.1 km

Barming Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Also known as Kettle Bridge and St. Helen’s Bridge

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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.29 km

3.86 km

3.08 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

4.19 km

1.79 km

1.17 km

891 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

11°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

August 20, 2023,Teston Bridge – Wateringbury Marina loop from Wateringbury

Really lovely walk but the start is a little confusing. Possibly because there were works going on in the station car park but you don't start the walk in the station itself or go over the station bridge - take the second turning left straight after the train station and cross the train tracks on the designated crossover point. Otherwise …