🟡🚶🏻Walk: Rochester to Rainham via Chatham (Towns & Coastal)

We start in historic Rochester, exploring the charming High Street that inspired Charles Dickens, while taking in the views of the towering Norman Castle and Rochester Cathedral (England’s second-oldest). We then transition to the peaceful Medway Estuary coastal path, trading cobblestones for tidal marshes, active boatyards, Horrid Hill, and panoramic river views before finishing in Rainham.

🟡 WALK:
📏20km (12.4 miles)
💓 Av. Pace: 5km/h
🏔️ Elev. Gain: 180m
🚥 View Walking/Hiking Levels Here

✊ Pace & Purpose: Active Muslims is about focusing on the actual activity. These are paced walks and hikes (not strolls), so please join us with that active mindset and purpose in mind.

📍 London Victoria Rail Station (opposite platform 2)

⌚Meet from 8:45am, the train leaves at 9:10am [arrives 9:53am at Rochester / Return train estimate: 3:53pm from Rainham]

↪️ Start: Rochester Station [ / London Victoria]
↩️ Ends: Rainham Station (Kent) [ / London Victoria]

🚆 Travel & Tickets
All our regular walks & hikes are free to join. You are welcome to arrange your own travel or meet us at the destination station.
Option 1: Buy Your Own Ticket
We recommend buying on the day. Use a Network Railcard or a GroupSave discount where possible. Purchase a return to Rainham (from Victoria)
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Option 2: Group Ticket (3+ People)
I can help purchase group tickets to save costs, BUT you must arrive at the station before the platform is announced to collect your physical ticket. To join this:

💳 PayPay Here: TBC
Please send via Friends & Family and make sure no fee is charged.
⏳Deadline: TBC
📱 Confirmation: Message on WhatsApp with your Meetup Name once paid.
ℹ️ No refunds once tickets are bought.
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🚻 Departing Station / On-board train / Rochester Station (before exiting).
🎒 Essentials:

• Gear: Appropriate Footwear
• Food/Water: Packed lunch, snacks, and water.
• Tech: Fully charged phone
• Prayer: If you are praying, please ensure you have wudu beforehand.🗂️ "No shows" for previous events may be moved to the waitlist/not going to prioritise reliable attendees / new joiners - when there is a waiting list, priority is given by attendance records / new joiners.

📋 Attendance Policy:
When an event has a waiting list, priority is given to new joiners and those with a reliable attendance record - previous "No-Shows" may be moved to the waitlist to ensure spots go to reliable attendees [why it matters]

⛑️ Disclaimer: You are solely responsible for your own safety on these events and have the fitness level required for it. That you do not require special attention, medication or additional care. You are also responsible for your belonging at all times.

🚦 Walk/Hike Levels:
🟢 Easy
🟡 Average
🟠 Moderate
🔴 Challenging
⚫ Very Challenging

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