Week-long Guided Pilgrimage along the Augustine Camino

Event details

Web Page

augustinecamino.co.uk/guided-tours-and-special-events/

Description

Join Andrew Kelly, founder of the Augustine Camino, for an unforgettable week-long pilgrimage from Rochester Cathedral to the Shrine of St Augustine in Ramsgate via Aylesford, Faversham and Canterbury. The leisurely pace of ten miles per day will allow plenty of time for sightseeing and conversation. Andrew knows all about the religious, historical and artistic significance of the places encountered en-route, is an accomplished storyteller and genial walking companion. Pilgrims will hear about St Augustine and his mission to convert the English, stay in a medieval monastery, explore the two oldest cathedrals in England and see work by the greatest Victorian architects including Augustus Pugin and George Gilbert Scott.

Start Date

15/05/2023

End Date

21/05/2023

Start location

Address Line 1: Rochester Cathedral
City: Rochester
Postcode: Kent

End location

Address Line 1: St Augustine's
Address Line 2: St Augustine's Road
City: Ramsgate
Postcode: CT11 9NY

Area

South East England

Travel Advice

The Augustine Camino is easily accessible by high speed train from London both at the start at Rochester and the end at Ramsgate, as well as places in between such as Faversham and Canterbury.

What To Bring

Bring normal walking gear - a stout pair of shoes, hat and sun cream ,water bottle, day sack, waterproof and long lightweight trousers. It is recommended that you purchase a guidebook in which to collect your pilgrim stamps augustinecamino.co.uk/guidebook/ and some change f you wish to light candles in churches along the way.

Distance

70 miles in total averaging 10 miles per day

Maximum Size Of Group

Difficulty

Leisurely

Suitability

Price

The cost is £50 per person per day and this includes accommodation booking, itinerary planning and Andrew’s services as guide. You should budget about £45 per person per night for shared accommodation or £80 approx for single occupancy depending on availability. The usual accommodation can be seen here Accommodation – Augustine Camino. Most breakfasts are included but other meals are extra – there is plenty of choice of either cafes, pubs, restaurants or shops for picnic ingredients. Baggage transfers will be available – cost depending on how many participate.