The Pilgrims’ Way

This guidebook describes an ancient pilgrimage route in southern England from Winchester in Hampshire, or Southwark, London to Canterbury, a 138 mile walk through wood and farmland, with views across the Weald. Divided into stages of about 10 miles, with route summary and information on public transport, accommodation and places of interest.

Map keyRoute Summary TableOverview mapIntroductionHistory of the WayRenewed interestHistorical figures along the WayVariations to the WayWalking the WayWhen to walkWhere to stayRefreshmentsWaymarkingMapsUsing this guideWinchester to CanterburyStage 1 Winchester to AlresfordStage 2 Alresford to AltonStage 3 Alton to FarnhamStage 4 Farnham to GuildfordStage 5 Guildford to Box HillStage 6 Box Hill to MersthamStage 7 Merstham to OxtedStage 8 Oxted to OtfordStage 9 Otford to WrothamStage 10 Wrotham to HallingStage 11 Halling to AylesfordStage 11a Peters Village to RochesterStage 12 Aylesford to HarrietshamStage 13 Harrietsham to Boughton LeesStage 14 Boughton Lees to ChilhamStage 15 Chilham to CanterburyLondon RouteStage 1a Southwark to Shooters HillStage 2a Shooters Hill to DartfordStage 3a Dartford to OtfordAppendix A Itinerary plannerAppendix B AccommodationAppendix C Further informationAppendix D Further reading