North Downs Way - East Section via Canterbury
Walk eastern North Downs Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday via Canterbury. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included
North Downs Way - East Section via Canterbury
https://www.contours.co.uk/north-downs-way-east-section-via-canterbury
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A self-guided walking holiday through the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs, from Farnham to Dover.
From £447 per person
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The North Downs Way National Trail follows the long chalk ridge of the North Downs through some of the most scenic and historic countryside in England. It crosses downland, sandy heath, deciduous woodland, green pastures, apple orchards and vineyards. A section of the trail even slips onto the Pilgrim’s Way, an ancient route followed by countless pilgrims on their way to pray at the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury, immortalised in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.
Walking the North Downs Way will bring you across plenty more historic sites, from prehistoric long barrows to a Napoleonic fort, with eight castles and three cathedrals in the mix. The local settlements, too, show their years: spot impressive Tudor carvings, half-timbered houses, and flint-walled churches as you make your way to the white cliffs and seaside views at Dover.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
From £732 per person
Travel between listed buildings and chocolate box villages through picturesque downland scenery as you walk along the North Downs Way. The east section of the trail heads onto Pilgrim’s Way over the Soakham Downs to Canterbury.
Immortalised in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the city’s cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey, and St Martin’s Church form a World Heritage Site that will absorb you for hours. Beyond, the trail crosses ancient woodland to reach the busy port of Dover beneath the famous white cliffs.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| NDWCE1 | From Rochester City to Dover | 4 days walking | £732 | |
| NDWCE2 | From Rochester City to Dover | 6 days walking | £1020 | |
| NDWCE3 | From Rochester City to Dover | 7 days walking | £1165 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDWSB | From Canterbury to Dover | 2 days walking | £447 |
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“It was perfect - corresponding to the advertisement!”Mrs Schneider, Switzerland
“We felt cared for at each of the accommodations. The guidebook and maps were very helpful, the trail was usually well marked, and we never got lost.”Mr Hard, USA
“Enjoyed the holiday very much.”Mr Hilmarsson, Iceland
“Accommodations were very good, quite satisfactory. All the innkeepers were friendly and helpful.”Mr Wolf, USA
“Spectacular scenery. Great weather. Well organised, bags delivered as promised. Very happy with Contours management and efficiency.”Mrs Apperley, New Zealand
