Adventure Weekend – North Downs Way National Trail – Kent via Canterbury
4 July 2026 – 5 July 2026 @ All Day
Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims walking the Kent-side of the North Downs Way National Trail over 2 days.
Walk with us through 25 miles of stunning scenery with a rich heritage. The North Downs Way is one of 16 National Trails located in England and Wales. Stretching across 153 miles (245km) it passes through two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – Kent Downs National Landscape and Surrey Hills National Landscape. We are walking 3 sections, Wye to Chilham, Chilham to Canterbury, Canterbury to Adisham (in reverse), plus optional Canterbury city walk.
The trail is rich in pilgrim heritage and lies on a unique and geologically important chalk ridge. The route passes through many protected sites of specific scientific interest (SSSI) and is home to a number of rare species which are hard to find anywhere else in the UK.
Our guided hiking route takes you to the following:
Day 1:
Section 10: Wye to Chilham 7 miles (13 km) 3 hours
Section 11: Chilham to Canterbury 7.2 miles (13km) 3 hours
Evening: Stroll through the city to some pretty spots and dinner (optional)
Total: 16miles, 26km , 6-7hours day
Start: Wye train station 10.30am, end approx 4.30pm Canterbury for our overnight stay
Day 2
Train to Adisham (start of hike):
Section 12: NDW Adisham to Canterbury 15km) (4.5 hours)
Opt. Exploring City Centre and Cathedral in Canterbury
Total: 7.5+1miles, 15+2km, 5-6hours
Start: Train 9.30am from hotel, hike ends approx 3pm at Canterbury
Trains back to Wye, 3.46pm, 4.46pm hourly
Estimated return to Wye 4-5pms.
Difficulty: Moderately/challenging
Duration : Long distance walking, with several stops for breaks
Bring: Comfortable and weatherproof clothing, boots/walking shoes, drink, food for all day, snacks (more in our packing list)
Facilities en-route: Several, to be confirmed on the day
Accommodation: We’ll book shared self-catering cottages at Canterbury Hotel. 65-67 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent. CT1 3DX
https://www.hotelscanterbury.co.uk/eburyapartments (Please contact Simone for accomondation)
Travel: Start in Wye (group travel to be confirmed)
Meet: Wye Station, Bridge St, Wye, Ashford TN25 5EB, What3words:deciding.prancing.bead