The Saxon Shore Way LDP crosses the River Medway at Strood, passing near the station, and continues to Upnor Castle.
Strood is on the Medway Valley Line to Paddock Wood for which there is a Community Rail Partnership with pages on this website: www.ruralkent.org.uk
Temple Manor EH - ¾ mile
A manor house of the Knights Templar, constructed during the 13th century.
Tel. 01634 338110.
Open*: Apr-Oct, Sun 1000-1800, closes 1600 in Oct.
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Upnor Castle EH - 1¾ miles (mostly along the Saxon Shore Way LDP)
An Elizabethan fort built beside the River Medway to defend the warships and dockyard at Chatham.
There are good views across the Medway from the Castle and from parts of the walk to it.
Tel. 01634 718742.
Open*: Apr-Oct, Daily 1000-1800, closes 1600 in Oct.
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
National Rail Enquiries tel. 0845 748 4950.