GUIDED WALKS

Guided walk:    

Discover the ancient wonders of Neolithic Medway with us on 6th October! Join our expert guides as we explore the 6000-year-old Long Barrow and the hidden sarsen stones nestled in the picturesque North Downs. This journey will take you through ancient woodlands and expansive scenic countryside, revealing the secrets of a lost civilization that once thrived in this area.

Guided walk:    

Our eleventh leg of the North Downs Way Adventure begins in the historic town of Canterbury. Home of the Cantiaci tribe, part Roman, Sieged by the Vikings, birthplace of Christianity in England, home of the Archbishop of Canterbury and so much more. This part of the route is one not to be missed for those who enjoy a combination of history and outstanding views. It is also the start of the pilgrim route to Rome from Canterbury named the Via Francigena. We start of journey where we left off on part 10, at Canterbury West Station and walk through the historic city centre including past the entrance to Canterbury Cathedral before heading past the remains of St Augustine’s Abbey before heading out into open countryside. Along the trail we will pass the picturesque village of Bekesbourne and Higham Park, the home of Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang. On this section (and the next), you will see more history than possibly anywhere else in England. We finish our trail in Shepherdswell / Sibertswold. 

Accommodation: 

Option of staying in a church between sections 11 & 12 in St Margaret of Antioch Church, Womenswold.

This booking includes baggage transfer, air mattress hire, hot dinner and simple breakfast.

Guided walk:    

  Our twelve and final leg of the North Downs Way Adventure in the small but endearing village of Shepherdswell or Siberstwold.  This part of the trail (including section 11) follows the trail of the Via Franchigena pilgrims trail which winds its way through Europe to and on to Rome. It also follows the trail that William the Conqueror as he fortified Dover, Canterbury and Rochester. His brother Odo also helped carve this area which we will see evidence of as we pass the Coldred Court Farm. Our trail Finishes on Dover seafront. Dover is one of England’s main shipping ports which provides great views of France on a clear day as well as majestic views of Dover Castle.