Section 1 of 2, Via Francigena
Canterbury to Shepherdswell
10.6 miles (17.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TR 149 578. Finish: TR 262 478. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 274 m of climbing and 165 m of descent; highest point 122 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Canterbury.
- Stations
- Canterbury East, 670 m from the start. Directions TR 146 572Canterbury West, 690 m from the start. Directions TR 145 583
- Bus stops
- Stop E3, 280 m from the start. Directions TR 150 575Stop E2, 290 m from the start. Directions TR 151 575Stop E4, 290 m from the start. Directions TR 150 575
- Car parks
- Orange Street Car Park, 140 m from the start. Directions TR 148 579Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions TR 148 578Hawk's Lane, 190 m from the start. Directions TR 148 577
Getting back
The section finishes at Shepherdswell. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Shepherdswell, 520 m from the finish. Directions TR 257 481Shepherdswell (EKMR) (heritage railway), 590 m from the finish. Directions TR 257 482Shepherdswell (EKR) (heritage railway), 600 m from the finish. Directions TR 258 483
- Bus stops
- The Bell, 90 m from the finish. Directions TR 261 477Millfields, 160 m from the finish. Directions TR 263 479Siberts Close, 310 m from the finish. Directions TR 264 480
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 46%, paved or flagged 38%, gravel and tracks 13%.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 10 gates.
Steepest climb: about 46 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 9.9 miles in.
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