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The Pilgrims' Way
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- Book Synopsis
- Follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims on the Pilgrims' Way, a 230km (138 mile) historic route from Winchester or London to Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, home of St Thomas Becket's shrine. This iconic trail winds through rolling chalk downs, ancient woodlands, and pastoral farmland, passing quaint villages, market towns, and historic churches along the way.With relatively easy walking on ancient pathways, the Pilgrims' Way can be comfortably completed in under a fortnight and is suitable for walkers of all abilities. The route is presented in 15 manageable stages of 7-22 km (5-14 miles) and can be walked from Winchester Cathedral or Southwark Cathedral in London, with an optional link via Rochester. Step-by-step, stage-by-stage route descriptions for the Pilgrims' Way from Winchester in Hampshire (138 miles) or Southwark Cathedral in London (90 miles) to Canterbury, including the optional Rochester link for a flexible pilgrimage itineraryEach stage includes 1:50,000 OS mapping, distance, estimated walking time, terrain summary, and navigation notes for walking across the North Downs, Weald, and historic English countrysideDetailed accommodation listings for inns, B&Bs, and guesthouses, plus refreshment stops and public transport information for each stage along the Pilgrims' WayInsight into the history of the pilgrimage, including St Thomas Becket, medieval churches, ancient pathways, and notable landmarks along the routeGPX files for the Pilgrims' Way included for easy digital navigation on GPS devices or smartphone appsFacilities table providing quick reference for each stage of the Pilgrims' Way, helping walkers plan daily sections, access services, and make the most of their journeyPlan your Pilgrims' Way adventure with confidence and enjoy the rolling downs, historic towns, and centuries of heritage along this unique English pilgrimage route with this comprehensive guidebook.
- About The Author
- Leigh Hatts has been walking the Thames towpath and exploring the river and Docklands since 1981, when he worked on the Thames Walk Feasibility Study - which resulted in the Countryside Commission persuading the government to designate the 180-mile route as a national trail. In addition to writing three Thames books, Leigh spent a decade as author of the London Transport Walks Book series. He also devised the 20-mile Bournemouth Coast Path, which now links the South West Coast Path to the Solent Way to create a 652-mile coast route from Minehead to Emsworth. In addition to a guide to this route, he has written walking books featuring Dorset's coast and countryside and the New Forest. Leigh has also worked as a reporter for the walkers' magazine TGO .
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781852847777
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (20 August 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 224
- Weight
- 232 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 117 x 12 mm
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