North Downs Way
The North Downs is a long chalk ridge running through South East England from Farnham in Surrey to Dover on the Kent coast. The North Downs Way National Trail follows this natural line through some of the most historic and scenic countryside in southern England . It includes herb-rich chalk downland, sandy heath, large expanses of beech, oak and yew woodland, farmland, apple orchards, hop gardens and vineyards. Part of the trail follows the Pilgrims' Way, an ancient route taken by countless pilgrims on their way to pray at the shrine of Thomas à Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, immortalised in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales . Other sites of historical interest include Prehistoric long barrows, a Roman villa, eight castles, dozens of churches, three cathedrals, three palaces, manor houses, follies, a Napoleonic fort, oast houses, figures carved in the chalk slopes and World War II bunkers.
The route passes through many attractive settlements such as Otford, an attractive village containing the ruin of an archbishop's palace; historic Rochester, with its handsome High Street lined with old half-timbered buildings, magnificent cathedral and one of the best-preserved Norman castles in the country; the ancient walled city of Canterbury with Roman and early Christian ruins, a Norman castle and a glorious cathedral overlooking a warren of Tudor dwellings; and Dover, with its mighty medieval fortress, that contains the remains of a Roman lighthouse and a Saxon church. The North Downs Way also takes in a number of memorable viewpoints including Box Hill, Reigate Hill, the Devil's Kneading Trough and the lonely flint-walled church on top of St Martha's Hill.
Towards the end of the trail, at the village of Boughton Lees, the route divides. One branch heads for Dover via the historic city of Canterbury (130 miles, 208km); the other takes a more direct line via Folkestone and the celebrated 'White Cliffs' (123 miles, 197km).
North Downs Way - via Folkstone
| Total Distance | 123 miles (197 km) |
| Start and Finish | Farnham to Dover (via Folkestone) |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDWF1 | 11 nights, 10 days walking | £825 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| NDWF2 | 12 nights, 11 days walking | £900 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| NDWF3 | 13 nights, 12 days walking | £975 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply: | |||||
| Solo Walker Supplement: | £28 per person / per night | ||||
| Single Supplement: | £15 per person / per night | ||||
| You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £48 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency. | |||||
| The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday. | |||||
North Downs Way - via Canterbury
| Total Distance | 130 miles (208 km) |
| Start and Finish | Farnham to Dover (via Canterbury) |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDWC1 | 11 nights, 10 days walking | £825 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| NDWC2 | 12 nights, 11 days walking | £900 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| NDWC3 | 13 nights, 12 days walking | £975 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply: | |||||
| Solo Walker Supplement: | £28 per person / per night | ||||
| Single Supplement: | £15 per person / per night | ||||
| You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £48 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency. | |||||
| The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday. | |||||
Don’t have the time for the complete walk?
We also offer The North Downs Way in three sections, each of which is an excellent walk in its own right, giving those with less time the opportunity to complete the trail in stages.
- North Downs Way - West Section, from Farnham to Rochester
- North Downs Way - East Section via Folkstone, from Rochester to Dover
- North Downs Way - East Section via Canterbury, from Rochester to Dover
We also offer the North Downs Way - Short Break, a charming walk through the 'garden of England' which links the historic city of Canterbury with its glorious cathedral and the bustling port of Dover with its magnificent castle.
North Downs Way - West
| Total Distance | 70 miles (112 km) |
| Start and Finish | Farnham to Rochester |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDWW1 | 7 nights, 6 days walking | £530 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| NDWW2 | 8 nights, 7 days walking | £605 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply: | |||||
| Solo Walker Supplement: | £28 per person / per night | ||||
| Single Supplement: | £15 per person / per night | ||||
| You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £48 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency. | |||||
| The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday. | |||||
North Downs Way - East Section via Folkstone
| Total Distance | 53 miles (85 km) |
| Start and Finish | Rochester to Dover (via Folkestone) |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDWFE1 | 5 nights, 4 days walking | £380 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| NDWFE2 | 6 nights, 5 days walking | £445 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply: | |||||
| Solo Walker Supplement: | £28 per person / per night | ||||
| Single Supplement: | £15 per person / per night | ||||
| You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £48 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency. | |||||
| The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday. | |||||
North Downs Way - East Section via Canterbury
| Total Distance | 60 miles (96 km) |
| Start and Finish | Rochester to Dover (via Canterbury) |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDWCE1 | 5 nights, 4 days walking | £380 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| NDWCE2 | 6 nights, 5 days walking | £445 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply: | |||||
| Solo Walker Supplement: | £28 per person / per night | ||||
| Single Supplement: | £15 per person / per night | ||||
| You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £48 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency. | |||||
| The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday. | |||||
North Downs Way - Short Break
| Total Distance | 18.5 miles (29.5 km) |
| Start and Finish | Canterbury to Dover |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDWSB | 3 nights, 2 days walking | £245 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply: | |||||
| Solo Walker Supplement: | £28 per person / per night | ||||
| Single Supplement: | £15 per person / per night | ||||
| You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £48 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency. | |||||
| The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday. | |||||







