Whether you are looking for a holiday in the UK in order to cut costs due to the recession or because you want to avoid flying due to concerns about climate change, a walking holiday could be just the thing for you.
Responsible Travel is currently advertising a self-guided walking tour in Kent, which takes you through the North Downs from Rochester Cathedral to Canterbury Cathedral. Part of the trail was used by pilgrims in the Middle Ages, and you’ll see the village of Harbledown, which Geoffrey Chaucer mentioned in “The Canterbury Tales”. You’ll also see many other historic sites en route, including Bigbury’s Iron-Age hill fort and Leeds Castle.
The holiday lasts for five nights, with six walking days, and you’ll walk about ten miles each day. You’ll be assigned a guide, who will meet you each morning to go through your route with you and who will be a phone call away if you need him or her at any stage of the journey.
The cost of the holiday includes bed and breakfast accommodation each night and a packed lunch each day, and you don’t need to worry about carrying your luggage with you, as this will be transported to each guest house or bed and breakfast for you. Prices start from £438 per person (based on two people sharing accommodation) and you can extend the holiday if you fancy a longer break.
You can book your Pilgrims Way Self-Guided Walking Tour via the Responsible Travel website.
Image: Hans Musil
Tags: Bigbury, Canterbury Cathedral, Harbledown, Kent, Leeds Castle, North Downs, Pilgrims Way, Responsible Travel, Rochester Cathedral, UK, UK holidays, UK travel, Walking holiday
very nice cathedral. I collect photos of middle age chapples and cathedrals. didn’t know about that one