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Horrid Hill – Rusted Shipwreck loop from Gillingham

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Horrid Hill – Rusted Shipwreck loop from Gillingham

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Horrid Hill – Rusted Shipwreck loop from Gillingham

03:07

12.2km

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: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.50 km

Horrid Hill

Highlight • Trail

despite the name it's worth a visit, with footpaths through and around this strip of land, and panoramic views available. plenty of spots for a picnic.

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4.67 km

Horrid Hill

Highlight • Natural

Part of Riverside Country Park, Horrid Hill was originally an island. It is now joined to the mainland by a causeway.

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5.94 km

Coastal Path Along the Medway Estuary

Highlight • River

Gravel path for the most part lots of dog walkers

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6.69 km

Walking along the natural coast a man-made wharf appears from the middle of nowhere. After researching it used to be a scrap metal/ ship breakers yard. Amazing all these weird and wonderful businesses existed on along this waterway.

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8.28 km

Riverside Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.75 km

Boat Wreck at Riverside Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Covering over 247 acres (100 ha) along the Medway Estuary, the Riverside Country Park provides important habitats for wildlife. Mudflats, salt marshes, ponds, reed-beds, grassland and scrub attract thousands of species of birds and insects. You can learn more at the visitor centre in the park. There's also a cafe. The park opens at 8am and shuts at sunset.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

541 m

336 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

2.07 km

1.75 km

507 m

210 m

126 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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Horrid Hill – Rusted Shipwreck loop from Gillingham

View of the Medway Estuary

Horrid Hill

Horrid Hill

Coastal Path Along the Medway Estuary

Rusted Shipwreck

Bloor's Wharf

Riverside Country Park

Boat Wreck at Riverside Country Park

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