Canterbury Trails - from Cathedral to Coast
Discovering Kent
From £258pp
based on 2 sharing a room
2 nights
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Itinerary overview
Spend 3 days exploring the North Downs, Stour Valley and the coast, from the historic and vibrant city of Canterbury. This is an excellent walking base, situated on the North Downs Way, the Elham Valley Way, The Via Francigena and the Stour Valley Way. Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims, who themselves followed the Neolithic trails across the downs. Wander through orchards and ancient mixed woods of oak, beech and ash, with bluebells and anemones in abundance in the spring. Sample locally brewed ales and wine made in a family owned vineyard, and the best of Kent locally produced cheese. Walk or cycle to the coast, where you can eat freshly caught seafood, and relax in independent cafes and restaurants. You can choose from experiences on offer (subject to seasonal availability) including cycle hire, river trips and canoeing on the River Stour; day trips on an historic Thames Sailing Barge; Bread Baking school, Cocktail masterclasses; a guided Pilgrims' walk, and even a Ghost Tour.
Stay overnight in an historic quality inn or hotel. This is a supported holiday where you will meet and have back up from a member of the Walk Awhile team, with extensive local knowledge. You will receive a complimentary copy of Derek Bright's book 'The Pilgrims' Way: Fact and Fiction of an ancient trackway'.
ITINERARY
PRICE INCLUDES:
This itinerary includes: accommodation with breakfasts, fully marked up maps, GPS links for the walks and full information on experiences on offer. A complimentary copy of Derek Bright's book 'The Pilgrims' Way: Fact & Fiction of an ancient trackway' is included. An experienced guide will lead you along the trail to/from the village of Chilham. Does not include admission price for experiences, additional meals or transport.
SELF-LED TOURS:
You will be met at your hotel by a representative of Walk Awhile, who will go through local maps, points of interest and answer any questions about your stay. Support and advice is available by phone from your local Walk Awhile representative throughout the duration of your stay.
ACCOMMODATION:
2 or 3 nights accommodation in historic and stylish venues in Canterbury
GETTING THERE:
By AIR:
Flights arrive/leave from Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow Airport, with good links to St. Pancras International rail station.
BY FERRY:
Dover Ferry Port in Kent connects to Calais by cross channel Ferry, from where trains can be taken to Canterbury.
By RAIL:
Canterbury is on main train lines from St Pancras International.
Eurostar from Lille, Paris and Brussels to St. Pancras, and Ashford. National Express Coach Services run regularly from London Victoria to Canterbury.