Walk Leader
Melanie Chalk
Capacity
10
Take an easy going walk along the tranquil Royal Military Canal taking in the area’s diverse wildlife, birdlife and plant life from Seabrook to Hythe and possibly further. The walk, in late October, will hopefully give us the opportunity to capture some autumn colour as well as bare trees.
Landscape opportunities from the various bridges along the walk. Lots of reflections, and chances to practise ICM and ME as well.
The towpath is well-maintained and mostly level and perfect for walkers of all ages and abilities, but is in some places stony gravel underfoot. Not really suitable for wheelchair users.
History
The Royal Military Canal was built as a third line of defence against Napoleon, after the British Royal Navy patrolling the English Channel and the line of 74 Martello Towers built along the South coast. The Royal Military Canal was constructed in two sections. The longest section starts at Hythe in Kent and ends at Iden Lock in East Sussex. The second smaller section runs from the foot of Winchelsea Hill to Cliff End. Both sections are linked by the Rivers Rother and Brede.
Visit the link below to read more and find 'What can you see along the way' You might like to combine this walk with a visit to Fairfield Church and or Dungeness, both have photographic opportunities. Also the Hythe and Romney Light Railway is close and could easily be visited.
Walk Location
The Royal Military Canal
Walk Directions
Initially we will walk from Seabrook, where the walk starts, to Hythe approx., total distance 3 miles, there and back.
There are numerous coffee shops and eateries and toilets in Hythe.
Or we could choose to walk further towards Palmarsh and then get on the bus back to the cars in Seabrook, bring your bus pass. There is a regular service on this route.
Or we could do a shorter walk around Seabrook and then move the cars to another section of the canal, this could be decided on the day.
There is a well maintained gravel walkway as well as a grassy path, both could be used depending on the weather conditions. The whole walk is on flat ground.
Accessibility
Meet at 10.45 am in the car park at Seabrook, Sea Point, Ringo number 7521 £2 an hour no coins accepted.
The Seapoint Canoe Centre, located on Princes Parade in Hythe, Kent, has a postcode of CT21 5RL. It's situated next to a Pay & Display car park. The car park itself, known as Sea Point car park, is also on Princes Parade and has the postcode CT21 5RS. Princes Parade is a turning off the A259.
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