Section 8 of 8, Southwark to Canterbury
Chilham to Canterbury Cathedral
7.3 miles (11.7 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Still being developed. Its line and length may change. The British Pilgrimage Trust describes the London to Canterbury route as still in development. Source: britishpilgrimage.org.
Map left off. OpenStreetMap's line for this route follows main roads (the A3, A2 and A20) to Eynsford and matches no published route, so we've left it off. The facts and sources below still stand.
Up and down
About 227 m of climbing and 261 m of descent; highest point 87 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Chilham.
- Station
- Chilham, 980 m from the start. Directions
- Bus stops
- Taylors Hill, 220 m from the start. DirectionsFelborough Close, 390 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 160 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 190 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Canterbury Cathedral. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Canterbury East, 670 m from the finish. DirectionsCanterbury West, 690 m from the finish. Directions
- Bus stops
- Stop E3, 280 m from the finish. DirectionsStop E2, 290 m from the finish. DirectionsStop E4, 290 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Southwark to Canterbury
- Planning the whole trail: pilgrimstorome.org.uk.
- The guidebook: Francigena Britannica Guidebook (Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 51%, earth, rock and mud 45%.
About 45% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 54 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 0.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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