Churches Tourism Association

Winchester to Canterbury

The Pilgrim's Way as shown on maps in the area is a series of minor roads that run along the bottom of the downs. It was established in the Victorian era and runs between Winchester and Canterbury. Much of this route is filled with traffic and isn't pleasant to walk. It isn't a separate waymarked route for walkers.

The North Downs Way is a National Trail (there are 15 National Trails in England and Wales chosen as they pass through our finest landscapes.) which runs from Farnham in Surrey to Dover with a loop via Canterbury. It follows the highest point along the downs wherever possible.

The Pilgrim's Way and the North Downs Way follow the same route at times. For a pilgrimage between Winchester and Canterbury the National Trails website recommends following the St Swithun's Way to Farnham and then the North Downs Way to Canterbury.

More information here.

Further information on St Swithun's Way can be found here