King Charles III England Coastal Path – Isle of Sheppey Walk
Group Guided Walk
Overview:
Join us as we mark the opening of a brand-new section of the King Charles III England Coast Path on the Isle of Sheppey. This peaceful 9-mile circular route begins in Leysdown-on-Sea and takes in shingle beaches, a bird sanctuary, remote marshlands, a historic church, and sweeping views across The Swale.
Route Details:
Starting near Leysdown Coastal Country Park, this coastal walk will take us along a quiet promenade and shingle shore, with sweeping views across The Swale as we head toward the tiny hamlet of Shellness—once a hotspot for smugglers. From there, we will enter the Harty Marshes, an RSPB bird reserve known for its incredible birdlife. The walk then takes us through open pastures and grazing land to the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, often described as the most remote church in Kent. This remote spot offers beautiful estuary views, intriguing stained glass, and even jars of local honey for sale.
We’ll continue on past the ruins of Sayes Court before picking up the Isle of Harty Trail—a peaceful track lined with wildflowers and wide views of farmland and estuary. Our final stop is Muswell Manor, home to a statue celebrating the Short Brothers, the aviation pioneers who once built aircraft here on Sheppey.
It’s a peaceful gentle paced route for nature lovers, history buffs, and anyone seeking to explore this little-known corner of coastal Kent.
New or nervous to come solo?
We totally understand how you feel! In fact, around 80% of our members come to the group solo, and most of them make friends in no time at all. Our group is warm, welcoming, and supportive, and you’ll quickly find that everyone is open to chatting and getting to know each other. We have a wide variety of life experiences among us, so there’s always something to connect over. You’ll be at ease before you know it! Walking with us is not just about keeping active; it’s about making new friends and building a supportive community within nature. We can’t wait to welcome you!
📅 Date: Saturday October 4th
⏰ Time: 10am
💷 Cost: £10 per person
📍 Location: Meeting at Leysdown –(full details in the booking confirmation email).
⏳ Duration: Please allow approx. 5 hours hours including breaks. Please note timings are approximates.
📏Distance: 9miles / 14.5km
🌄 Terrain: A mix of paved paths, field, promenade, beach ; suitable for most fitness levels.
🍽️ Food & Drink: Please ensure you have all food you will need and enough water for this walk. We recommend 1.5L as a minimum. We will stop for a lunch so please bring some food with you.
🐕 Dogs: Well behaved on lead dogs are able to attend this event.
🚽Toilets: There will be the option local toilets as you enter Leysdown before parking and a wild toilet!
🚶♀️ Walk Leader: I am a fully trained Lowland Leader with a enhanced DBS (available upon request) and trained in outdoor first aid. I am also trained and qualified in nutrition, wellness and female health. MJ Outdoor Adventures is fully insured. Your safety is our priority.
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