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Kent

The Poacher & Partridge – River Medway loop from Tonbridge

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent

The Poacher & Partridge – River Medway loop from Tonbridge

Moderate

4.8

(8)

27

hikers

The Poacher & Partridge – River Medway loop from Tonbridge

03:29

13.7km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.09 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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2

4.96 km

River Medway

Highlight • River

The bridge isn’t very pretty but the river looks gorgeous

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3

8.36 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

8.57 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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5

8.81 km

Porters Lock

Highlight • Structure

6

9.14 km

Tree Swing by the River

Highlight • Structure

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

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7

10.3 km

Eldridges Lock

Highlight • Structure

B

13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.36 km

3.16 km

2.70 km

407 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

3.24 km

3.04 km

2.81 km

694 m

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Monday 18 May

17°C

10°C

55 %

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