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North Downs Way Trail Guide North Downs Way leaflet 4c 24/7/07 09:26 Page 1 Zac Macaulay,Will Moreno Macaulay,Will Zac Photographs by John Miller, Natural England, Kent Tourism, Kent England, Natural Miller, John by Photographs Dover to Medway. to Dover In the footsteps of pilgrims of footsteps the In North Downs Way East East Way Downs North Farnham to Medway to Farnham North Downs Way West West Way Downs North www.harveymaps.co.uk www.harveymaps.co.uk Harvey Waterproof Map series Map Waterproof Harvey e:www.nationaltrail.co.uk/northdowns web: mi:[email protected] email: and Romney Marsh). Romney and Fax: +44 (0) 1622 221636 1622 (0) +44 Fax: (Maidstone and The Weald); 189 (Ashford 189 Weald); The and (Maidstone Tel: +44 (0) 1622 221525 221525 1622 (0) +44 Tel: ulfr) 8 DrigadRiae;188 Reigate); and (Dorking 187 Guildford); and East Kent); 186 (Aldershot and (Aldershot 186 Kent); East and Kent ME14 1XX ME14 Kent 178 (The Thames Estuary); 179 (Canterbury 179 Estuary); Thames (The 178 Maidstone Maidstone (1:50000 scale) scale) (1:50000 series Map Landranger Invicta House House Invicta Isle of Thanet). of Isle Environment and Waste and Environment and Faversham); 150 (Canterbury and the and (Canterbury 150 Faversham); and Kent County Council County Kent and the Medway Towns); 149 (Sittingbourne 149 Towns); Medway the and North Downs Way Way Downs North (Sevenoaks and Tonbridge);148 (Maidstone Tonbridge);148 and (Sevenoaks Drig o iladRiae;147 Reigate); and Hill Box (Dorking, yh)15(ulfr n ana) 146 Farnham); and (Guildford 145 Hythe) 137 (Ashford);138 (Dover, Folkestone and Folkestone (Dover, (Ashford);138 137 (1:25000 scale) scale) (1:25000 series Map Explore www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk Ordnance Survey Ordnance Maps Trail is fully mapped at 1:25000 scale scale 1:25000 at mapped fully is Trail Aurum Press 2007 ISBN 1 84513 2726 2726 84513 1 ISBN 2007 Press Aurum by Neil Curtis and Jim Walker published by published Walker Jim and Curtis Neil by North Downs Way – a National Trail Guide Trail National a – Way Downs North Guide Books Guide Telephone 0871 200 2233 200 0871 Telephone www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk plan your visit please contact Traveline contact please visit your plan walks can be planned without taking the car.To help car.To the taking without planned be can walks railway stations are conveniently located so that day that so located conveniently are stations railway a r ayt ec ypbi rnpr.Many transport. public by reach to easy are Way continental Europe, all sections of the North Downs North the of sections all Europe, continental Located in the South East, close to London and London to close East, South the in Located in England and Wales and England in North Downs Way Downs North Easy to find to Easy National Trails Trails National Introduction A walk along chalk downs In the footsteps of pilgrims Escape the hustle and bustle of urban living to Beginning at Farnham, the North Downs Way passes In many places the discover inspirational landscapes and peaceful walks through the heavily wooded chalk landscape of the North Downs Way along the North Downs Way. Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural follows the same route Whether you are looking for a short stroll with Beauty.This rare, ancient woodland with stretches of as the legendary spectacular downland views or aiming to tackle the grassland and heathland, is an important habitat for Pilgrim’s Way. Modern full 153 miles (245km) from Farnham to Dover, the wildlife. pilgrims wishing to North Downs Way is the perfect way to recharge follow in the footsteps your batteries. of their medieval Newcomers as well as regular visitors and locals predecessors can can appreciate the stunning scenery and follow the combine the North trail with confidence guided by the familiar ‘acorn’ Downs Way with Canterbury Cathedral waymarkers – the symbol for all National Trails. St Swithun’s Way (a 24 mile trail from Winchester to The North Downs Way is one of 15 National Farnham) to create the ideal pilgrimage route from Trails located in England and Wales – all of which Winchester to Canterbury. provide superb walking experiences amongst the finest For those looking to walk further afield, the landscapes in the country. recently established Via Francigena Pilgrimage route follows the North Downs Way from Canterbury to Dover, before heading across the English Channel to Box Hill from Ranmore Common France and onwards to Rome. Across the border, into the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the landscape opens up into rich grassland slopes which are alive with orchids and butterflies in summer. The trail divides near Ashford and offers the chance to explore two different landscapes.The northern route passes through orchards and farmland Downs near Dorking via Canterbury to Dover.The southern route continues along the Downs and ends with a dramatic coastal Heritage walk above the magnificent White Cliffs of Dover. The Downs have long formed a defensive line for London with many castles and forts to visit along the Eat, drink and stay longer route.Additionally, located close to the trail, are a wealth of places of historic interest including Why not extend your visit see some of the cathedrals, palaces, stately homes and gardens. attractions on offer in Surrey and Kent? There is a huge range of places to stay close to the trail – from cosy farmhouses and historic inns to Youth Hostels Inspirational landscape and camping barns. The dramatic landscapes of the North Downs have The North Downs Way passes close to a number long inspired artists, poets and writers ranging from of attractive country pubs and restaurants many of J. M.W.Turner to Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. which specialise in quality local produce. Charles Darwin and Winston Churchill lived close to For more ideas please visit www.visitkent.co.uk the Downs and were also moved by the landscape. Lenham Cross or www.visitsoutheastengland.co.uk North Downs Way leaflet 4c 24/7/07 09:26 Page 1 Zac Macaulay,Will Moreno Macaulay,Will Zac Photographs by John Miller, Natural England, Kent Tourism, Kent England, Natural Miller, John by Photographs Dover to Medway. to Dover In the footsteps of pilgrims of footsteps the In North Downs Way East East Way Downs North Farnham to Medway to Farnham North Downs Way West West Way Downs North www.harveymaps.co.uk www.harveymaps.co.uk Harvey Waterproof Map series Map Waterproof Harvey e:www.nationaltrail.co.uk/northdowns web: mi:[email protected] email: and Romney Marsh). Romney and Fax: +44 (0) 1622 221636 1622 (0) +44 Fax: (Maidstone and The Weald); 189 (Ashford 189 Weald); The and (Maidstone Tel: +44 (0) 1622 221525 221525 1622 (0) +44 Tel: ulfr) 8 DrigadRiae;188 Reigate); and (Dorking 187 Guildford); and East Kent); 186 (Aldershot and (Aldershot 186 Kent); East and Kent ME14 1XX ME14 Kent 178 (The Thames Estuary); 179 (Canterbury 179 Estuary); Thames (The 178 Maidstone Maidstone (1:50000 scale) scale) (1:50000 series Map Landranger Invicta House House Invicta Isle of Thanet). of Isle Environment and Waste and Environment and Faversham); 150 (Canterbury and the and (Canterbury 150 Faversham); and Kent County Council County Kent and the Medway Towns); 149 (Sittingbourne 149 Towns); Medway the and North Downs Way Way Downs North (Sevenoaks and Tonbridge);148 (Maidstone Tonbridge);148 and (Sevenoaks Drig o iladRiae;147 Reigate); and Hill Box (Dorking, yh)15(ulfr n ana) 146 Farnham); and (Guildford 145 Hythe) 137 (Ashford);138 (Dover, Folkestone and Folkestone (Dover, (Ashford);138 137 (1:25000 scale) scale) (1:25000 series Map Explore www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk Ordnance Survey Ordnance Maps Trail is fully mapped at 1:25000 scale scale 1:25000 at mapped fully is Trail Aurum Press 2007 ISBN 1 84513 2726 2726 84513 1 ISBN 2007 Press Aurum by Neil Curtis and Jim Walker published by published Walker Jim and Curtis Neil by North Downs Way – a National Trail Guide Trail National a – Way Downs North Guide Books Guide Telephone 0871 200 2233 200 0871 Telephone www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk plan your visit please contact Traveline contact please visit your plan walks can be planned without taking the car.To help car.To the taking without planned be can walks railway stations are conveniently located so that day that so located conveniently are stations railway a r ayt ec ypbi rnpr.Many transport. public by reach to easy are Way continental Europe, all sections of the North Downs North the of sections all Europe, continental Located in the South East, close to London and London to close East, South the in Located in England and Wales and England in North Downs Way Downs North Easy to find to Easy National Trails Trails National Introduction A walk along chalk downs In the footsteps of pilgrims Escape the hustle and bustle of urban living to Beginning at Farnham, the North Downs Way passes In many places the discover inspirational landscapes and peaceful walks through the heavily wooded chalk landscape of the North Downs Way along the North Downs Way. Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural follows the same route Whether you are looking for a short stroll with Beauty.This rare, ancient woodland with stretches of as the legendary spectacular downland views or aiming to tackle the grassland and heathland, is an important habitat for Pilgrim’s Way. Modern full 153 miles (245km) from Farnham to Dover, the wildlife. pilgrims wishing to North Downs Way is the perfect way to recharge follow in the footsteps your batteries. of their medieval Newcomers as well as regular visitors and locals predecessors can can appreciate the stunning scenery and follow the combine the North trail with confidence guided by the familiar ‘acorn’ Downs Way with Canterbury Cathedral waymarkers – the symbol for all National Trails.
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