Walks you can reach from Strood by train

Meopham Station to Rochester Station (Kent)

3m direct from Strood.

19km. 4h30.

Chalk grassland, ancient woodland, community woodland, landscaped parkland, wildflower meadows, motorway viaduct crossing, salt marsh, riverside path, and historic town. Motorway viaduct crossing.

An alternative variant of Meopham Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Cuxton Station to Sole Street Station (Kent)

4m direct from Strood.

17km.

Open downland views, wooded ridge, bluebell woods, organic vineyard, scenic ridges, and village churchyards. Some strenuous climbs.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Higham Station to Gravesend Station (Kent)

5m direct from Strood.

18km.

Flat estuary landscape, gravel tracks, grassy paths, marshes, open water, mud flats, RSPB reserve, industrial heritage, and big skies. Can be muddy.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Otford Station to Halling Station (Kent)

8m direct from Strood.

23km.

North Downs ridge, southern escarpment, fields, woods, open views south, forest, country park, and open countryside.

A longer variant of Otford to Snodland – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Snodland Station to Sole Street Station (Kent)

15m direct from Strood.

13km. 4h.

North Downs, wooded areas, open fields, hilly sections, pastoral valleys, and organic farmland. Nettles in summer.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Otford Station to Snodland Station (Kent)

15m direct from Strood.

21km.

North Downs ridge, southern escarpment, fields, woods, open views south, forest, country park, open countryside, and urban streets.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Aylesford Station to Maidstone East Station (Kent)

15m direct from Strood.

19km. 4h30.

River meadows, chalk downland, wooded North Downs escarpment, open hilltop, farmland, riverside towpath, and country park. Can be muddy.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Aylesford Station Circular (Kent)

15m direct from Strood.

17km. 4h.

River meadows, chalk downland, wooded North Downs escarpment, open hilltop, farmland, and riverside path back to Aylesford. Can be muddy.

A shorter variant of Aylesford to Maidstone – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Dartford Station to Greenhithe Station (Kent)

30m direct from Strood.

11km.

Flat riverside paths, flood defences, marshland, industrial edge-land, and wide Thames estuary views. Flood risk — check warnings.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Stratford Station to Stratford International Station (Essex)

30m direct from Strood.

Easy: 0km, moderate ascents. 30m.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Maidstone West Station to Wateringbury Station (Kent)

30m direct from Strood.

17km. 4h.

River Medway towpath, riverside paths, low hills, orchard country, country lanes, and water meadows. Can be muddy.

A longer variant of Wateringbury Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

East Malling Station to Maidstone West Station (Kent)

30m direct from Strood.

Orchards, coppiced woodland, water meadows, and riverside paths into Maidstone. Can be muddy.

An alternative variant of East Malling to Maidstone – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.