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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 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 at the start in Rochester and the end in 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 for lighting candles.
Distance
70 miles in total averaging 10 miles per day
Maximum Size Of Group
20
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. 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.

Organising company

Organising Company Name
Augustine Camino
Website
augustinecamino.co.uk
Email
camino@augustinecamino.co.uk
Address Line 1
54 Picton Road
Town
Ramsgate
Postcode
CT11 9QA

Primary contact

Name
Andrew Kelly
Email
andrew@augustinecamino.co.uk
Position
Founder