Erith Saltings Salt Marsh – Dartford Creek Barrier loop from Erith

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Erith Saltings Salt Marsh – Dartford Creek Barrier loop from Erith

Moderate

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Erith Saltings Salt Marsh – Dartford Creek Barrier loop from Erith

02:05

8.22km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.25 km

Striking Mural

Highlight • Monument

An interesting mural catches the eye when leaving the train station.

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3.51 km

Crayford Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.03 km

Erith Saltings Salt Marsh

Highlight • Natural

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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4.39 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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4.44 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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4.67 km

Dartford Creek Barrier

Highlight • Monument

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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5.79 km

Crayford Ness – River Darent – Cycle Route 2

Highlight • Trail

Nice Gravel Section

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6.58 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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8.22 km

End point

Bus stop

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