River Medway – Porters Lock loop from Capel

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River Medway – Porters Lock loop from Capel

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River Medway – Porters Lock loop from Capel

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18.2km

40m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

Nature Reserve

Lake

4.36 km

World War II Spigot Mortar Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The site of mount for a Word War II spigot mortar, an anti-tank device placed to defend from a potential invasion – the location chosen to protect invading troops heading towards London.

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4.57 km

River Medway

Highlight • Viewpoint

This section of the River Medway is simply sublime in spring. Wildflowers light up the banks with colour and insects buzz between. The sound of birdsong fills the skies and there are few sights of human habitation for miles.

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4.81 km

Porters Lock

Highlight • Structure

5.13 km

Tree Swing by the River

Highlight • Structure

Fun place to swing over the river... just don't fall off

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6.28 km

Eldridges Lock

Highlight • Structure

8.67 km

Tonbridge Town Lock

Highlight • River

A few minutes stroll from the city centre, this relatively recently developed lock is peaceful to sit by, and a useful entrance to a stroll down the Medway

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9.02 km

65mm Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Great independent coffee shop - well worth stopping there.

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13.8 km

The Poacher & Partridge

Highlight • Pub

Good pub with excellent food and and a great garden with a BBQ in summer, perfect for a post-cycling lunch.

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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

4.46 km

2.99 km

1.18 km

477 m

263 m

Surfaces

6.01 km

4.63 km

3.26 km

2.99 km

1.36 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

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Comments

June 14, 2025,Kent countryside and River Medway stroll from Tonbridge

Just over 30 minutes on the train from London bridge, Tonbridge provides lots of route opportunities to escape the city life and get a little closer to nature – with plenty of countryside, woodland, farmland and the beautiful River Medway all easily in reach. This specific route started a little urban and residential but it wasn't long before I could …