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Erith Saltings Salt Marsh – Dartford Creek Barrier loop from Erith

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Erith Saltings Salt Marsh – Dartford Creek Barrier loop from Erith

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Erith Saltings Salt Marsh – Dartford Creek Barrier loop from Erith

02:05

8.18km

20m

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: May 7, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.46 km

Crayford Ness

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Once you’re on the Thames Path past Erith Yacht Club - the first stretch is Crayford Ness; the single track is rough going … and gets tougher as you get …

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3.98 km

Erith Saltings Salt Marsh

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The Erith Saltings is an area of salt marshes alongside the Thames and is actually the last remaining such marsh on the river. There's a footpath running alongside the water …

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4.34 km

Dartford Creek Barrier and Erith Marshes

Highlight • Monument

Amazing place by the water, just remember to report any fly tipped rubbish!

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4.39 km

Confluence of the River Darent and the Thames

Highlight • Natural Monument

Any number of footpaths can bring you to the confluence of the Rivers Darent and Thames – it's quite a remarkable place. From here, you can see the impressive Darent …

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4.62 km

Dartford Creek Barrier

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On Dartford Creek, close to its junction with the Thames, is the Dartford Creek Tidal Flood Barrier with two 160-tonne drop-leaf gates, which may be lowered if the sea threatens …

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4.65 km

Crayford Marshes

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Easy trail along the river and into the marshes. A bit bumpy in places and narrow.

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5.75 km

Crayford Ness – River Darent – Cycle Route 2

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Nice Gravel Section

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6.54 km

Moat Lane

Highlight • Historical Site

Sweet narrow downhill track running from the crossroads at the end of the Salt Marshes. Left fork goes to Crawford Creek, straight on is Moat Lane, which leads to Slade …

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8.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

1.73 km

526 m

320 m

282 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

2.63 km

832 m

703 m

257 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 22 May

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Erith Saltings Salt Marsh – Dartford Creek Barrier loop from Erith

Crayford Ness

Erith Saltings Salt Marsh

Dartford Creek Barrier and Erith Marshes

Confluence of the River Darent and the Thames

Dartford Creek Barrier

Crayford Marshes

Crayford Ness – River Darent – Cycle Route 2

Moat Lane

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