Section 4 of 8, Southwark to Canterbury
Trottiscliffe to Cuxton
7.8 miles (12.5 km). About 3 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 238 m of climbing and 357 m of descent; highest point 199 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Trottiscliffe.
- Bus stops
- The Paddock, 150 m from the start. DirectionsTrosley Country Park, 310 m from the start. DirectionsVigo Trosley Country Park, 330 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 770 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 830 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 950 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Cuxton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Cuxton, 870 m from the finish. Directions
- Bus stops
- Pilgrims Way, 550 m from the finish. DirectionsWhiteleaves Rise, 570 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: gravel and tracks 30%, paved or flagged 15%, earth, rock and mud 14%; the rest (42%) isn't recorded.
About 15% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 74 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 2.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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