Geo-Trips :: Salisbury to Canterbury (15)

Romney Marsh

A walk from Rye, Mon, 29 Apr 2013 by Chris Heaton

preceding legThis trip is part of a series.

Rye turned out to be a splendid place to explore - but we could not tarry too long, as Canterbury was still a long way off.

The 1066 Country Walk finishes at Rye. Our route now took us beside the Royal Military Canal, which we followed for several miles as far as Stone Bridge, passing into the county of Kent in the process.

From here we struck off onto the wide featureless and monotonously flat landscape of Romney Marsh on pasture, crossing water channels and narrow lanes.

We passed through Fairfield and Snargate - tiny communties, otherwise it was a lonely walk.

Our route eventually drew back to the Royal Military Canal, which was crossed to reach Hamstreet. Accommodation was at a premium in these parts, so we were obliged to take a train to Ashford.

Distance:- 11.5 miles

Click the blue circles to see a photograph taken from that spot and read further information about the location. The blue lines indicate the direction of view. There is also a slideshow of this trip. ( )

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TQ9220 : The Rother at Rye by Chris Heaton
The Rother at Rye
The tidal River Rother worms its away between mudbanks, with the anient town of... more

TQ9220 : Beside the River Rother by Chris Heaton
Beside the River Rother
The river opposite the northern part of Rye, captured just after ducking under the... more

TQ9221 : Following the River Rother by Chris Heaton
Following the River Rother
On the embankment above the eastern side of the River Rother - adopted by both the... more

TQ9321 : River Rother by Chris Heaton
River Rother
Tidal river sandwiched between mudflats, seen here north of Rye.

TQ9322 : Union Channel enters the River Rother by Chris Heaton
Union Channel enters the River Rother
The channel helps drain parts of Romney Marsh, entering the River at a point just... more

TQ9322 : River Rother at Scots Float by Chris Heaton
River Rother at Scots Float
Following the Saxon Shore Way and Sussex Border Path on the eastern bank of the... more

TQ9323 : Boonshill Bridge by Chris Heaton
Boonshill Bridge
Crosses the River Rother between Scots Float and Iden Locks.

TQ9323 : River Rother from Boonshill Bridge by Chris Heaton
River Rother from Boonshill Bridge
The river looking north from Boonshill Bridge.

TQ9324 : Rough Track beside the Royal Military Canal by Chris Heaton
Rough Track beside the Royal Military Canal
The canal just north of the Iden Lock, at the junction with the River Rother.

TQ9325 : Beside the Royal Military Canal by Chris Heaton
Beside the Royal Military Canal
Approaching the county boundary between East Sussex and Kent, while walking... more

TQ9425 : Bend in the Royal Military Canal by Chris Heaton
Bend in the Royal Military Canal
This canal was a defensive measure rather than a waterway - constructed in case of... more

TQ9426 : Footpath leading to Fairfield by Chris Heaton
Footpath leading to Fairfield
The map shows a footpath crossing this ploughed field to reach Five Watering Sewer... more

TQ9426 : Stone Bridge by Chris Heaton
Stone Bridge
Bridge that crosses the Royal Military Canal.

TQ9526 : Five Watering Sewer by Chris Heaton
Five Watering Sewer
Drainage sewer that eventually runs into the Union Channel

TQ9526 : Marshlink Line on Romney Marsh by Chris Heaton
Marshlink Line on Romney Marsh
Part of the railway that runs from Hastings to Ashford.

TQ9526 : Access Lane from Becket's Court by Chris Heaton
Access Lane from Becket's Court
Leads to Fairfield, and also carries a public footpath.

TQ9626 : St. Thomas a Becket Church, Fairfield by Chris Heaton
St. Thomas a Becket Church, Fairfield
Isolated church on an island of marsh, and only accessible by footpath and... more

TQ9626 : Church on the Marsh by Chris Heaton
Church on the Marsh
St. Thomas a Becket Church, Fairfield surrounded by marsh and only accessible by... more

TQ9626 : Water Channel at Fairfield by Chris Heaton
Water Channel at Fairfield
Footbridge over the water channel gives access to the isolated church of St.... more

TQ9626 : Track at Becket Barn Farm by Chris Heaton
Track at Becket Barn Farm

TQ9726 : Brack Lane by Chris Heaton
Brack Lane
Following this lane from Fairfield to Snargate - did not meet one vehicle.

TQ9727 : Drainage Channel leading to Bedling Hope Sewer by Chris Heaton
Drainage Channel leading to Bedling Hope Sewer
Describes a straight line from Brack Lane.

TQ9727 : Brack Lane Closed by Chris Heaton
Brack Lane Closed
Temporary closure signs on Brack Lane, means that vehicles must use Snargate Lane instead.

TQ9827 : Snargate Lane by Chris Heaton
Snargate Lane
Narrow lane running from Brack Lane to Snargate

TQ9827 : Railway Line to Dungeness by Chris Heaton
Railway Line to Dungeness
Single track railway that runs from Appledore across Romney Marsh to Dungeness -... more

TQ9828 : On Snargate Lane by Chris Heaton
On Snargate Lane
Following tnis narrow road from Brack Lane towards Snargate.

TQ9828 : Pound Cottage, Snargate by Chris Heaton
Pound Cottage, Snargate
Dwelling situated on a sharp bend on Snargate Lane. The footpath indicated on the... more

TQ9928 : St. Dunstan's Church, Snargate by Chris Heaton
St. Dunstan's Church, Snargate
Ancient 13th century church catering or the ecclesiastical needs for the community... more

TQ9928 : Red Lion Inn, Snargate by Chris Heaton
Red Lion Inn, Snargate
Located on the B2080 in the tiny community of Snargate, on Romney Marsh. A... more

TQ9929 : Field by Cuckold's Corner by Chris Heaton
Field by Cuckold's Corner
A public footpath stretches across this field, running for nearly 2 miles to... more

TQ9929 : Water Channel between Ham Farm and Cuckoo Farm by Chris Heaton
Water Channel between Ham Farm and Cuckoo Farm

TQ9930 : A Footbridge on the path to Johnson's Corner by Chris Heaton
A Footbridge on the path to Johnson's Corner
The footpath from Ham Hill Lane near Cuckold's Corner to Johnson's Corner is... more

TQ9930 : Another Footbridge on the path to Johnson's Corner by Chris Heaton
Another Footbridge on the path to Johnson's Corner
The footpath from Ham Hill Lane near Cuckold's Corner to Johnson's Corner is... more

TQ9931 : And Another Footbridge on the path to Johnson's Corner by Chris Heaton
And Another Footbridge on the path to Johnson's Corner
The footpath from Ham Hill Lane near Cuckold's Corner to Johnson's Corner is... more

TR0031 : Yet Another Footbridge on the path to Johnson's Corner by Chris Heaton
Yet Another Footbridge on the path to Johnson's Corner
The footpath from Ham Hill Lane near Cuckold's Corner to Johnson's Corner is... more

TR0032 : The Royal Military Canal at Hamstreet by Chris Heaton
The Royal Military Canal at Hamstreet
A defensive measure to prevent Napoleonic Invasion rather than a mode of... more

TR0032 : Entering Hamstreet from the South by Chris Heaton
Entering Hamstreet from the South

TR0032 : Ham Lees Farm by Chris Heaton
Ham Lees Farm
Farming operation to the south of Hamstreet.

TR0033 : Hamstreet Station by Chris Heaton
Hamstreet Station
Twin track railway runs through this station on the Marshlink Line between... more

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