Wateringbury to Yalding Walk Guided Walks
explore the Medway Valley walk and the greensands Way
A quick intro
On the 15 March 2026 we will be strolling from the village of Wateringbury, following the Medway Valley Walk through riverside meadows, orchards, and The Greensands Way towards Yalding, before returning via Teston Bridge Country Park.
The walk will start in Wateringbury village. From here we will join the Medway Valley Walk, following the course of the River Medway as it winds through fertile countryside shaped by centuries of farming, trade, and travel.
We will continue through open greens, quiet lanes, and riverside paths towards Yalding, a village long defined by its relationship with the river. Its historic bridges, waterways, and surrounding meadows reflect a landscape that has supported settlement and movement since medieval times.
From Yalding, the route will lead us back along the Medway, passing through Teston Bridge Country Park, where the great stone bridge and managed parkland provide a striking contrast between natural beauty and human engineering.
The details about Wateringbury to Yalding Walk
the details
Schedule
Date: 15 March 2026
Meet and Start Time: 09:15 meet for 09:30 am start
Walking time: 4.5 hrs (incl. lunch break)
Walk Leader: Ian Henderson
Location
Meeting point: Wateringbury Station, Off Maidstone Road, Wateringbury, ME18 5EA
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Car Parking: Charges not included
Route
Terrain: Flat with one steep section
Distance: Approximately 11 km (6.5 miles)
Walk Type: Circular
your kit list
- Suitable footwear (preferably walking boots or sturdy shoes, no flip-flops)
- A waterproof coat (and waterproof trousers, if you have them) for rainy days
- Drinking water and a packed lunch
- Personal medication (Let us know confidentially about any medical conditions)
- Suitable walking attire
important notes
- We welcome friendly dogs on our walks, provided they remain on a lead at all times. The owner is fully responsible for their dog throughout the walk.
- We take photos during our walks for promotional and training purposes. If you prefer not to be included, just let us know on the day.
- Cancellation policy states: Full payment becomes due if a user cancels within 4 days of the activity. Any person cancelling outside of 4 days, will receive a credit available to use within 90 days. Cancel at least 4 days before the event to receive a credit note for a future walk, valid for 90 days.
Learn more aboutthis wonderful walk
This particular route explores the scenic landscape of the Medway Valley, following riverside paths, ancient lanes, and village greens between Wateringbury and Yalding. Shaped by the River Medway, this lowland landscape has supported farming, trade, and settlement for centuries, with waterways acting as vital routes long before modern transport networks emerged.
Starting from Wateringbury village, the walk joins the Medway Valley Walk, tracing the course of the river through fertile meadows, orchards, and floodplain pasture. The Medway has long been central to life here, carrying goods, connecting communities, and shaping the rhythms of rural Kent. Wateringbury itself has medieval roots, with its church and mill sites reflecting the village’s long relationship with the river.
The route continues along greens and quiet country lanes towards Yalding, a village defined by its position at the confluence of the Rivers Medway, Teise, and Beult. Historically prone to flooding, Yalding developed as an important river crossing and agricultural centre. Its historic bridges, waterways, and timber-framed buildings offer a glimpse into centuries of river-based life and trade.
From Yalding, the walk returns along the Medway, passing through Teston Bridge Country Park. The impressive 14th-century stone bridge at Teston is one of Kent’s finest medieval crossings, while the surrounding parkland reflects later estate landscapes and changing attitudes to leisure, land use, and conservation.
Along the way, you’ll hear stories of river trade and transport, floods and ferries, farming and milling, and the long human history written into the Medway Valley landscape — a landscape shaped as much by water as by the people who lived beside it.
This walk is led by Ian and starts promptly on time. If you’re running a little behind schedule, please get in touch to let us know (contact details can be found on your booking confirmation if you’ve booked through the website, or via MeetUp).