DOG WALK KENT

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Waterside Cafe East Peckham TN12 Dog Walk

Dog Walk Kent
An easy 5.1 mile (8.3 km) walk along the banks of The River Medway and its tributary The River Bourne, starting and finishing at The Waterside Café at Branbridges Leisure. While the walk is level the path is narrow in places, can be very muddy and sometimes is blocked by fallen trees. If you don't want to do it all you can cut back through The Hop Farm. There are several places where your dog can have a swim, the best is by Sluice Weir Lock, and some open fields for ball play. This stretch of the river is frequently fished so beware of discarded bait and tackle. Keep an eye out for kingfishers flying close to the water and you may even spot an American mink.

Cafes and Pubs
The Waterside Cafe at Branbridges Leisure welcomes dogs open every day except Mondays inside and outside seating

Parking
Parking is free for Waterside café users but note that the gates are shut at 4 p.m. with no access until the next working day. Make your own checks this is correct as at November 2026

GPX

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