Pilgrims Way

A long distance path of 133 miles in Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex and Kent. It begins at Winchester Cathedral, utilises the Surrey Hills and North Downs, and ends at Canterbury Cathedral. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files
Start: Winchester
Grid Ref: SU482292
Distance: 133 miles (213 km)
 
Climbing: 3,590 metres
Walk time: 56-68 hours
Days: 10-13

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

Summary: The Pilgrims Way is a historic walk taken by followers of faith for centuries. It links Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire with Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, home of the shrine of the martyred archbishop, St Thomas Becket. Much of the way follows the North Downs chalk ridge through scenic southern England countryside while taking in a host of beautiful towns and villages, many with their own churches and places of worship. Some of the places visited on the route or passed close to are Winchester, Kings Worthy, Itchen Abbas, New Alresford, Alton, Farnham, Puttenham, Guildford, Dorking, Reigate, Caterham, Otford, Kemsing, Wrotham, Snodland, Detling, Charing, Chilham, Old Wives Lees, Chartham Hatch and Canterbury.


Useful Links:
Pilgrims Way Guide Books
Pilgrims Way Website
Pilgrims Way (Wikipedia)
Walkawhile Holiday and Walking Services
Long Distance Walkers Association


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