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RIVERSIDE

31 ha

📷 pam fray · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

DogsWalksCycling
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome31 ha

Getting here

51.37887, 0.61034

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

9 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 1

Varies

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Iwade to Grain

Free

Picnic day out

Country park — good for group day out

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Saxon Shore WayWalking route262 km
Named routeLength 262 kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Iwade to GrainWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

93 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
(A2)<>(NCN1)Cycling route
Named route
Heron TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 179National Cycle Network
Gillingham<>Rainham Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route
Named route
Main RouteCycling route214 m
Named routeRef 1Length 214 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Capstone Mountain bike trailMountain bike route
Named route

About this country park

Riverside is a 31-hectare Country Park situated in Medway, South East England. The park includes riverside paths, woodlands, and meadows, making it a suitable spot for birdwatching and leisurely walks amidst natural scenery.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The edge of Bloors Wharf, Riverside Country Park, Rainham

📷 pam fray · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The edge of Bloors Wharf, Riverside Country Park, Rainham

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The Strand Lido and Leisure ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Capstone Farm Country ParkUrban park4.3 km→🌱Balmoral GardensUrban park4.4 km→🌱Balmoral GardensUrban park4.4 km→🌱Rainham ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Parkwood GreenUrban park3.6 km→

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