Saxon Shore Way – Iwade to Sittingbourne
A nine-mile walk along the Saxon Shore Way from Iwade to Sittingbourne. Take the 101 Arriva bus to Maidstone then the 334 to Iwade or take the 326 or 327 to Key Street then the 334 to Iwade.
Download file for GPSWalk past the Woolpack.
Across the road is the All Saints Church Iwade,
Continue North through the village at a fork in the road there is a footpath on the left. Continue, joining the Saxon Shore Way to Raspberry Hill Lane where the path takes a left turn then a right turn continue out towards Chetney Marches. In the distance you may see the remains of Grain Power Station, however, the distinctive chimney has now gone.
The path turns right towards Sheppey Bridge.
Pass under the new bridge
and also the old one.
Turn right when you see the navigation tower at Ridham Dock
Follow along the top of an embankment
Past Ridham Dock
Through a gate the down over a disused railway siding
The pack goes back up onto the embankment
The path turns left past the main entrance to the docks
Then continues back to the Swale where you turn right
Follow the coast round
Leaving the Swale and entering Milton Creek
Past Churchfields Wharf and Eastwoods Wharf
An old wooden wreck
Past Gransden Wharf
The iconic water tower has been demolished
Leaving Milton Creek
The Saxon Shore Way goes on the roads through Sittingbourne
Take the left turn then a left fork and turn right under the railway bridge. Follow the road round to the station and past Lang’s bar and cocktail lounge, formerly the Globe and Engine pub.
The bus stop is across the A2. Either take the 326/327 back to Chatham or the 333/334 to Maidstone then the 101.