Walks you can reach from Swanscombe by train
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Dartford Station to Greenhithe Station (Kent)
3m direct from Swanscombe.
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.
Higham Station to Gravesend Station (Kent)
6m direct from Swanscombe.
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.
Meopham Station to Rochester Station (Kent)
30m direct from Swanscombe.
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.
Limehouse Station to Maze Hill Station (Middlesex)
45m direct from Swanscombe.
Easy: 6km, flat terrain. 1h30.
Riverside path.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Greenwich Station to Maze Hill Station (Kent)
45m direct from Swanscombe.
Easy: 1km, gentle ascents. 30m.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Maze Hill Station to Canary Wharf Station (Kent)
45m direct from Swanscombe.
12km. 2h30.
Greenwich Park, Royal Observatory hill, riverside Thames Path, eastern Isle of Dogs riverside path, and Docklands waterfront.
An alternative variant of Blackheath to Canary Wharf – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Limehouse Station to Greenwich Station (Middlesex)
45m direct from Swanscombe.
Easy: 6km, flat terrain. 1h30.
Riverside path and with gentle gradients.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Deptford Station to Greenwich Station (Kent)
45m direct from Swanscombe.
Easy: 1km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
South Bermondsey Station to Deptford Station (Surrey)
45m direct from Swanscombe.
Easy: 2km, flat terrain. 30m.
Canal towpath.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
London Bridge Station to South Bermondsey Station (Surrey)
45m direct from Swanscombe.
Easy: 3km, flat terrain. 1h.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
London Bridge Station to Blackfriars Station (Surrey)
45m direct from Swanscombe.
Easy: 1km, gentle ascents. 30m.
Riverside path.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
London Bridge Station to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich Station (Surrey)
45m direct from Swanscombe.
Flat riverside pavement, converted Victorian wharves, residential riverside developments, industrial heritage, and pocket parks.
A shorter variant of Westminster to Greenwich via the south bank – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.