Haysden Water – View of the Medway Valley loop from High Brooms

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Haysden Water – View of the Medway Valley loop from High Brooms

Hard

4.3

(3)

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Haysden Water – View of the Medway Valley loop from High Brooms

06:34

24.5km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Stone Wood

Forest

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End point

Train Station

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