 This
guided group walking holiday is specifically aimed at small parties (4 or more people) from organisations, work places or groups of friends and includes full board. This differs from our normal guided or self-led packages that do not include evening meals. It follows the ancient Pilgrims'
Way between Rochester to Canterbury . It is excellent value at £927-00 per
person. Each day of the walk is packed with history as it follows one of the oldest
routes in the country. This walk is from historic Rochester Cathedral (only 45
minutes by train from London ) to the magnificent walled city and Cathedral of
Canterbury. On average you cover 10 miles each day and your
guide is on hand and walks with you each day. Accommodation is in specially chosen
Inns, hotels and local guest houses along the way.
Based on Walk Awhile's national
charity walks, a large part of this fully guided walking holiday takes the route
used by pilgrims in the Middle Ages. The walking holiday follows Kent 's rural
highways and by-ways, enabling the walker to discover the hidden secrets of this
ancient county. The journey along the North Downs takes you through some of the
oldest and finest villages in Kent . The walk takes you along the ridge of the
North Downs, with spectacular views across the Weald. It also follows the sheltered
slopes of the ancient track-way and passes some of the earliest areas of settlement
in England and visits sites such as the Neolithic megalith Kits Coty. The walk
also visits Leeds Castle, which is considered to be the most beautiful castle
in England .
You will pass through the picturesque hamlet of Harbledown,
mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and follow in the footsteps of Henry II
as he made his walk into Canterbury as penance for the death of Beckett. The route
passes through the Iron-Age hill fort at Bigbury where Cæser fought the
Belgæ in 54 BC. This is a six day, five night walk packed with history on
each day of the walk.
Guided Group - Pilgrims' Way Walking Holiday
This
is the ideal holiday for those who wish to walk with other people in a small group
(4 people) and have a guide on hand every inch of the way. Most of the accommodation
is in local Kent Inns with plenty of historic character. Your luggage
is transferred by Land Rover each day and all your meals are arranged for you,
including a relaxing 2-course meal in a local Inn or restaurant each evening. You enjoy
the walk and Walk Awhile does everything else.
Accommodation:
Quality local inns, hotels and guest house accommodation: We have gone
out of our way to make sure that all the Inns, hotels and Guest House accommodation we use
welcomes walkers. You will find them to be friendly, with good cooking and comfortable
bedrooms. All bookings include evening meals, breakfast and packed lunches. Your
luggage will be transported by your guides to your next destination.
Telephone ++ (0)1227 752762 for more information about this walk
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