East North Downs Way via Canterbury in 4-5 Days

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

Code	Tour	Duration	Difficulty	Price per person
NDWCE1	From Rochester to Dover	5 nights, 4 days walking	Moderate / Demanding	£575
NDWCE2	From Rochester to Dover	6 nights, 5 days walking	Moderate / Demanding	£690
NDWCE3	From Rochester to Dover	7 nights, 6 days walking	Moderate	£805

Start

Travel to Rochester where your first night's accommodation has been booked

Day 1

Rochester to Hollingbourne(T). 16 miles (26km) / 2001 ft (610 m) ascent

Day 2

Hollingbourne(T) to Boughton Lees(L). 14 miles (22km) / 801 ft (244 m) ascent

Day 3

Boughton Lees(L) to Canterbury. 13 miles (21km) / 1211 ft (369 m) ascent

Day 4

Canterbury to Dover. 19 miles (30km) / 1486 ft (453 m) ascent

Finish

Depart from Dover after breakfast

Your Itinerary

This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.

Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.

The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.

Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:

A note about transfers

£55.00 per person / per night

£40.00 per person / per night

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

£65.00 per person / per night

What's included?

5 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms (where available) in selected B&B’s, hotels, inns and guesthouses along the trail, or a short distance away via taxi provided at our expense.
Breakfast each day.
Door to door luggage transfer.
Maps with the route marked on and a guidebook or route notes describing the trail.
An information pack containing an itinerary, instructions on how to find your accommodation each night and a kit list.
Detailed travel instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday and back from the end of it.

Extra Nights & Rest Days

An extra night can be the perfect way to extend your holiday, whether you spend it relaxing, exploring the sights and sounds of the area or simply soaking up the atmosphere in this historically rich region.

Rochester is a fantastic choice for an extra night. The town is home to England's second oldest cathedral and one of the best preserved examples of Norman architecture in England at Rochester Castle. For fans of literature, Restoration House and Gardens is a must, as it is said to have been the inspiration for Miss Havisham's Satis House in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.

When walking the North Downs Way via Canterbury, there is only one choice for an extra night and this is the superb Cathedral city of Canterbury. With the magnificent cathedral dominating its skyline, Canterbury offers a wealth of other fascinating attractions, including the 1000 year old St Dunstan's Church; Grayfriar's Chapel, the only remaining Franciscan Friary; Canterbury Castle and The Canterbury Tales, which brings Geoffrey Chaucer's tales to life.

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

£65.00 per person / per night

Tour Facts

Total distance: 62 miles (99 km)
Duration: 5 nights, 4 days walking
Minimum daily distance: 13 miles (21 km)
Maximum daily distance: 19 miles (30 km)
Code: NDWCE1 Grade: Moderate / Demanding
Season: 2nd January - 24th December
Start of holiday: Rochester
End of holiday: Dover

Route Profile

Travel Information

Useful information and travel links that will assist you in your plans to travel to the start of the holiday and back from the end of it are sent to you with your full tour pack. A summary is given below:

By Air - The most convenient major city and international airports are London Gatwick and London Heathrow.

By Rail - There is a rail station at the start of the trail (Rochester) and also at the end of the trail (Dover).

By Bus - Various bus services run to Rochester and from Dover.

From London - Trains run from London St Pancras International, London Victoria and London Cannon Street stations to Rochester.

Return To The Start - The easiest way to return to the start of the trail, is to catch a train from Dover to Rochester.

Weather Information

To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:

MetCheck - This website allows you to look up detailed weather information for specific locations as far as six months in advance.
Met Office - This website shows regional area forecasts a few days in advance, with a general UK forecast description of up to 30 days in advance.
Mountain Forecast - This website shows what the forecast is like up on specific hills and fells, and offers forecasts a few days in advance.