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

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

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

02:00

18.0km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20 m

The Cafe by the Creek

Highlight • Cafe

Open Every Day, Monday - Sunday
April to October 10am - 4pm
November to March 10am - 3pm

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8.07 km

Gull Island

Highlight • Natural

Wow, they can be very loud.

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12.5 km

Conyer Marsh

Highlight • Trail

Surprisingly Smooth field singletrax running from Oare to Conyer, A couple of Gates to get past and full of Sheep.

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15.5 km

Oare Marshes Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

The marshes and mudflats around Oare, Oare Creek and the Swale Estuary are important wildlife habitats. The range of bird species here is especially notable. The area is a nature …

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15.7 km

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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16.2 km

Shipwrecks Along The Swale

Highlight • Structure

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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16.4 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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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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