Geograph - photograph every grid square

This single track railway runs from Rushenden Pier to the Queenborough Sidings. The water on the left is the Swale which separates the Isle of Sheppey from mainland Kent.

Comparative view from October 2016: Link And November 2013: Link

From Queenborough jetty.

This cheerful sign is possibly the most attractive feature of this grid square.

I was surprised to see that the main door of the building was firmly padlocked until I read that on 2 December 2013, it was reported on the kentonline website that the building was due to be demolished in August 2014 to make way for up to... (more)

This terrace dates from just before the First World War, judging by the date on the end house. This is at the western end of Rushenden and The Swale is just behind. Rushenden is a rather strange place, separated from Queenborough by... (more)

Running past the terrace of houses in Alsager Avenue and beside Loading Hope Reach. It looked very doubtful that the railway was in use as the track was very buckled ahead.

This photograph shows the evidence that the railway to Rushenden Pier is in use - new sleepers have recently been laid. In the background are barges moored near the pier, and the pier jetty and cranes. In the distant background are the... (more)

As seen from footpath on a sea wall on the Swale Strait. Harbour safe shelter for many fishing boats.

Over a children's play area towards the Kingsferry Bridge with The Swale, just visible, flowing towards it.