North Downs Way
North Downs Way
212.7km
Total Distance
2,390m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
The North Downs Way National Trail from Farnham to Dover by its Canterbury branch: 212.7 km with 2,390 m of climb. It runs along the North Downs through the Surrey Hills and the Kent Downs, partly on the old Pilgrims' Way, past Box Hill and across the Medway to Boughton Lees, then turns north-east through Chilham to Canterbury Cathedral and on to the White Cliffs of Dover. At Boughton Lees the trail splits: its southern branch runs from Boughton Lees through Wye and over the downs above Folkestone to Dover. There are some big hills and steep climbs; the trail can be walked all year, and the National Trail gives its length as 153 miles (246 km) and suggests about 12 days.
Route Map
Along the trail
- 1Shelterat the start
- 2Drinking water · 11km
- 3Drinking water · 18km
- 4Drinking water · 21km
- 5St Martha's Hill · 21kmViewpoint
- 6Viewpoint · 23km
- 7Viewpoint · 23km
- 8Drinking water · 23km
- Bus stop
- Farnham Station Forecourt · 99m from the start
- Parking
- 165m from the start
- Surface
- natural ground 47%, paved 27%, gravel 26%
- Marked route
- North Downs Way (Eastern), Otford to Canterbury Cathedral, North Downs Way (Canterbury loop)
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Difficulty
3/5 · Moderate- Bring enough water - check sources along the route