Medway Canoe Trail - Yalding Canoe Platform
Yalding canoe platform is located in Hampstead Lane, next to the environment office. Roadside parking is available adjacent to the launch site and for a considerable distance along Hampstead Lane. However, this is an extremely popular launch site and gets extremely busy with paddlers and people picnicking at weekends and during the school holidays in the warmer months.
The map below highlights the total possible parking area on Hampstead Lane.
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When launching your canoe/kayak, you can paddle under the lift bridge upstream towards Tonbridge, the other direction take you downstream towards Hampstead Lock where you will have to portage to continue on your journey.
Toilet and shower facilities are available at the Environment Agency building (coin-operated), and there is also a fresh water tap.
Address:
Yalding Canoe Platform
Hampstead Lane, Yalding, Maidstone ME18 6HG
