Creeks and Marshes Rail Trail (Dartford Station)

Rail Trails

A 5.7 mile circular walk around Dartford Marshes alongside the meandering River Darent, enjoying marshland wildlife and heritage ruins along the way.

Start / end point: Dartford station

Length: 5.7 miles / 9.3km

Terrain: Mainly uneven terrain, can be muddy. Pavements in the town centre. Underpass at University Way can flood in wet weather

Accessibility: kissing gate, two stiles, two short sections of road walking, two flights of steps, road crossings (busy road with fast moving traffic)

Toilets / refreshments: Available at Dartford station (during opening hours)

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OS Explorer map: 162

On The Way: Follow the meandering River Darent to the Thames. Look out for wading birds on Dartford Marshes. Discover heritage ruins such as Wells Fireworks factory.