Section 3 of 8, Southwark to Canterbury
Otford to Trottiscliffe
8.6 miles (13.8 km). About 3½ 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 391 m of climbing and 258 m of descent; highest point 216 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Otford.
- Station
- Otford, 850 m from the start. Directions
- Bus stops
- Library, 110 m from the start. DirectionsThe Bull, 190 m from the start. DirectionsRye Lane, 210 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 100 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (pay), 240 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 370 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Trottiscliffe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Paddock, 150 m from the finish. DirectionsTrosley Country Park, 310 m from the finish. DirectionsVigo Trosley Country Park, 330 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 31%, earth, rock and mud 28%, gravel and tracks 24%.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 21 kissing gates, 4 gates, 9 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 117 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 0.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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