The North Downs Way: Wye to Deal
Explore the verdant rolling grassland and dry valleys of the Downs and admire epic views of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover and the historic old port of Deal with an option to follow in the footsteps of pilgrims to the magnificent cathedral at Canterbury.
Follow the North Downs Way from the village of Wye across an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to reach the coast at Dover then either continue on to the historic old ‘Cinque Port’ of Deal or making a personal pilgrimage to the cathedral city of Canterbury – site of Thomas Becket’s martyrdom in 1170. The route offers superb scenic tranquillity across a mixture of woodland, open grassland and hills; providing stunning views as you head towards the White Cliffs of Dover. From Folkestone, the walk skirts the Kent coast and cliffs, winding its way on to the seaside town of Deal or heads inland from Dover to Canterbury, following in the footsteps of medieval Pilgrims.
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55km or 70km
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6 or 7
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Moderate
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History / Coastal / Pilgrimage / Nature
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By Water /Rolling Countryside
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