Aylesford Pilgrimage Walk
A 10-mile long distance footpath in a beautiful part of Kent which is a popular walking route from Rochester Cathedral to The Friars, Aylesford. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Rochester Railway Station
Grid Ref: TQ 747 681
Distance: 10 miles (16 km)
Grid Ref: TQ 747 681
Distance: 10 miles (16 km)
Climbing: 91 metres
Time: 3–5 hours
Duration: 1 day
Time: 3–5 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
148 Maidstone and the Medway Towns
163 Gravesend, Rochester and Hoo Peninsula
Summary
The Aylesford Pilgrimage Walk is a route from Rochester Cathedral to The Friars, Aylesford, Kent. It follows the River Medway from Rochester Cathedral via Tower Reach, Baty's Marsh, and Wickham Reach before passing underneath the A2 Medway Bridges. Continuing by following the riverside upstream past Wouldham Marshes to reach Wouldham, the way continues to Burnham Marshes and Burham Court. The site of a Roman villa near Eccles is next reached before the walk continues to Aylesford and beyond to the finish at Aylesford Station.