Valley of Visions and the Medway Gap
Valley of Visions (VOV) was a landscape-scale project that with a £2.5 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund that helped sustain the landscape of the iconic Medway Gap.
Running from November 2007 to June 2013, the Scheme worked in partnership with communities, schools, landowners and local organisations to conserve the landscape, wildlife and rich heritage of the area. It also encouraged residents and visitors to learn about, enjoy and celebrate this stunning part of the National Landscape, nestled between Rochester and Maidstone in mid Kent.
Chalk grassland restoration, an extensive events programme, new community trails, engaging with schools and conserving ancient monuments, are just a handful of the successful projects that were undertaken. Although now completed, the legacy of VOV and the hard work of the team, landowners and local organisations, continues. Discover more about the scheme in the Valley of Visions magazine and the Community Trails and Medway Valley Rail Trails leaflets continue to provide a great way to explore and enjoy the Medway Gap.
Community Trails
Medway Valley Rail Trails
Walk 1. Strood – Knights and Kingfishers
Walk 2. Cuxton – Coppice and Corncockle
Walk 3. Halling – Farming and Ferries
Walk 4. Snodland – Farms and Downs
Walk 5. New Hythe – Lakes and Marshes
Walk 6. Aylesford – Pits and Pilgrims
Walk 7. Maidstone Barracks – Reptile and Rebellions
Walk 8. Maidstone West – West to East
Walk 9. East Farleigh – Kettles and Crossings
Walk 10. Wateringbury – The River & Yew
Walk 11. Yalding – Hills and Hoppers
Walk 12. Beltring- Hops and Locks