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Local Environment, Walks and Footpaths in
Frindsbury Extra Parish 

We are pleased to have the services of a Footpaths Officer, Mr David Levy and an Assistant Footpaths Officer, Mrs Wendy Williams both of whom keep us informed about the condition of our local public rights of way.  Along with our Tree Wardens, Mrs Marilyn Campbell, Lindsey Hargreaves and Karen Seymour who survey the condition of trees within the parish, we endeavour to maintain good paths and environment for the enjoyment of all.

Autumn/Winter 2009 - A local group, the Dickens Country Protection Society (DCPS) are planning a project to revitalise and maintain our parish pond, at Frog Island.  Watch this space for more news later.

One of the most interesting, historic and dramatic walking routes passes through our Parish.  It is the Saxon Shore Way. Get more information and routes.

Set out below for you are two parish walks to choose from.  They can be easily followed using the directions (see below). 

	There is also this map for your use.  (Click the map for a version to download and print.)
As well as local walks in Frindsbury Extra Parish, why not look at Kent County Councils' own suggestions for exploring within the county.   Go to www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent Or try the Walking in Kent web site for other ideas.
Aerial view of Frindsbury Extra. Image produced from the www.old-maps.co.uk service with permission of Landmark Information Group Ltd. and Ordnance Survey

TWO WALKS

DEVISED BY DAVID LEVY

Breakfast Walk (About 1½ hours)

On a nice morning set off from the B2000 alongside the Wainscott by-pass. Take the footpath (FP)118. Walk down through Blacklands Farm. Cross Higham road, staying on FP118, crossing farmland. This will take you up through the woods and out onto the army road at Chattenden. If you turn right and walk the road you will come to a roundabout. Turn right again and you can walk a made-up footpath down the hill which brings you to Islingham Farm pond near the Higham army workshops. From here turn left, bringing you back again to Higham Road. Turn left over the by-pass bridge, then on the right take FP129. Follow this until you come out onto Hollywood Lane. This walk will give you much to see naturewise, especially birds, it also gives you tranquillity before returning home for a hearty breakfast. Note that this walk can be muddy at times.

Parish View Walk  (No time limit)

This walk can take you as long as you like for it will pass some local hostelries! Start at the Royal Oak in Cooling Road and walk along Hilltop Road and Cypress Road. After the Sans Pareil pub, take FP124 across Frindsbury Hill and continue on FP328. You will have views across the parish and you will pass the thirteenth century tithe barn and the Manor House. FP 121 will then bring you down to the roundabout at Anthony's Way. Cross over and continue on this footpath, which will take you past the army pontoon basins, giving you views of the river and the old Chatham Dockyard. The path then brings you to the High Street in Upper Upnor, passing the King's Arms and Tudor Rose before reaching Upnor Castle (not a pub, but a real castle, open to the public) which dates back to Elizabeth I's reign (1559). After refreshments continue along the road to Frog Island and take FP125 by the Tennis and Cricket Clubs. Follow FP125 across the fields and across the by-pass, pass Wainscott Primary School, turn right into Wainscott Road. You then come to The Stag. Continue along Wainscott Road to Hollywood Lane, turn left and make your way back to Cooling Road. I hope you will have enjoyed not only the walk but also aspects of the parish.

Contact us by email: clerk@frindsburyextra-pc.gov.uk