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Shipwrecks Along The Swale – Oare Marshes Nature Reserve loop from Faversham

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Shipwrecks Along The Swale – Oare Marshes Nature Reserve loop from Faversham

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Shipwrecks Along The Swale – Oare Marshes Nature Reserve loop from Faversham

03:18

12.9km

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: February 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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559 m

Faversham Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

Tuesday an Thursday market days

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3.72 km

The Shipwrights Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfectly placed on the English Coastal Path, stopped for a pint and it was cracking. Drawn straight from the barrel behind the bar. Looks to be dog friendly and the …

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5.17 km

Oare Creek Shipwrecks

Highlight • River

There are several wrecks along this shore of Oare Creek. Adds a bit of human interest to this otherwise remote feeling section of the Saxon Shore Way.

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6.99 km

As you walk along The Swale, a tidal channel of the Thames Estuary, you will notice many shipwrecks stranded in the lonely mist and marsh. These enchanting old wrecks make this section of trail particularly atmospheric.

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7.47 km

Oare Marshes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Oare Marshes Nature Reserve is an internationally-important wildlife habitat on The Swale. With grazing marsh, freshwater dykes, open water scrapes, reedbed, saltmarsh, and seawall, the reserve is a fantastic place …

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7.73 km

The other side

Highlight • River

11.6 km

Church of St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence, Faversham

Highlight • Historical Site

The Church of St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence is the oldest building in Faversham and is a much-loved landmark. The church dates to the 12th century and is Grade …

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12.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

5.40 km

1.46 km

527 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

3.88 km

1.99 km

1.46 km

789 m

576 m

Elevation

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Shipwrecks Along The Swale – Oare Marshes Nature Reserve loop from Faversham

Faversham Market Square

The Shipwrights Arms

Oare Village Sign

Oare Creek Shipwrecks