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DOG WALKS KENT

DOG WALKS KENT

St Mary's Island
ME4 3ER

Parking

Dog Walk
The St Mary's Island loop includes some on lead, off lead, options for coffee and some beautiful views of Upnor. Enclosed dog park en route. Thank you to Little Paws Dog-Friendly Candles for the detailed walk instructions to guide you

Cafes and Pubs
Various options including Cafe Bueno Coffee Van ME4 3ER next to Maritime Way by the water, Ship and Trades has outdoor seating and Starbucks allows dogs.


You can park at Ship and Trades for 3 hours although do check the signs as these are liable to change


To start the walk from the Ship and Trades car park head towards the Chatham Maritime Trust hut, photo credit The Pawfect Pad


Go under the bridge, photo credit The Pawfect Pad


Follow it round, you are looking for a gate with an England Coastal Path green sign, photo credit The Pawfect Pad


Follow the England Coastal Path green sign through the gate


A great route for a muddy day


Whilst there is quite a bit of on lead walking, there is a large enclosed dog run so your dog can let its hair down!


You can see Upnor across the water, the Castle and dog-friendly pubs The Ship and The Pier


You've come to the end of the walk when you get to Starbucks where you can normally get a puppacino with your well-behaved dog!


Ship & Trades has an undercover area outside or if the sun is shining no need! Enjoy a Hot Chocolate or whatever you fancy with your dog!

The Pawfect Pad Review

Doggy Directory The Pawfect Pad loved this walk and this is what they said: "We followed the coastal path around the harbour (from the Ship and Trades pub), through a park, with an off lead area for dogs! (I would say totally secure if your dog isn't a jumper) followed back along the harbour with a view of Upnor Castle and it leads you back to Dockside. Oh and it's totally buggy/wheelchair friendly" - thank you The Pawfect Pad glad you enjoyed it!

Dog-friendly Cafe Bueno

Thank you to Lorraine Johns of The Bark Park of Higham for the Cafe Bueno recommendation, a dog-friendly coffee stop with lots of doggy treats, just before the bridge

This walk has lead walking and the opportunity for off lead in the dog run area with gorgeous views and good terrain for a muddy day. Hope you enjoyed it and thank you again to Little Paws for the amazing pictures, a picture speaks a thousand words!

Dog Walk added 08/03/2024, information last updated 18/04/2024

This Kent Dog Walk was given to us by the pawsome Little Paws who finds the time to hand pour dog-friendly candles and wax melts and care for and walk other people's fur babies! Thank you Kim! Get in touch with Kim at Little Paws in the Doggy Directory to find out more or place an order! Little Paws post all over the UK!