Walk 28 : Birchington to Herne Bay

14km (8.7 miles). 5 hours. For the whole outing, including trains, sights and meals, allow at least 9 hours.

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This is an easy walk - it is entirely flat - and the directions are straightforward and consequently minimal.

Trains go from London Victoria to Birchington on Sea journey time one hour 30 minutes. Herne Bay is one stop up the line from Birchington on Sea, so buy a day return to Birchington on Sea.

Take the train nearest to 9.45am from Victoria Station to Birchington on Sea.

King Ethelbert Inn, Reculver Lane CT6 6SU, (tel 01227 374368) Located 8km from the start of the walk. This is the lunch stop.

The Heron, Station Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5QJ (tel 01227- 375472). This is a possible tea stop, located close to Herne Bay station.

Start: Birchington-on-Sea Station is near : CT7 9HY [gmap]

Finish: Herne Bay Station is near : CT6 8PJ [gmap]

Return to your car by train:

• (park at the start) at 4pm
• (park at the end) at 10am

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