North Dows Way Walking Holiday in
Southern England
Farnham via Canterbury to Dover
This is a 132 mile walking holiday on the North Downs Way from Farnham to Dover via Rochester and Canterbury.
This is one of our Southern England Walking Holidays, and also one of our National Trail Walking Holidays.
North Downs Way Walking Holiday
in Southern England
from Farnham to Dover
via Guildford, Rochester, and Canterbury
We offer itineraries that cover the 132 miles of The North Downs Way from Farnham to Dover via Rochester and Canterbury.
This route has acted as a highway since before Neolithic times and the footpaths across Surrey and Kent became a National Trail in 1978.
This walk connects with the England Coast Path at Dover and shadows the Pilgrims Way between Farnham and Canterbury.
We offer 3 suggested itineraries for our North Downs Way walking holiday:
- 15 day walking holiday from Farnham to Dover, 132 miles
- 9 day walking holiday from Farnham to Rochester, 71 miles
- 8 day walking holiday from Rochester to Dover, 61 miles
Please see details and prices below.
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.
The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.
We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.
Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.
Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.
All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing. The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.
This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.
The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.
Farnham to Dover
in England UK
15 day itinerary
13 days walking and 14 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive Farnham | |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Farnham | |
| Day 2: | Farnham to Guildford | 11 miles |
| Day 3: | Guildford to West Humble | 13 miles |
| Day 4: | West Humble to Reigate | 8 miles |
| Day 5: | Reigate to Tatsfield | 13 miles |
| Day 6: | Tatsfield to Dunton Green | 10 miles |
| Day 7: | Dunton Green to Vigo Village | 6 miles |
| Day 8: | Vigo Village to Rochester | 9 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Rochester to visit the cathedral | |
| Day 9: | Rochester to Thurnham | 13 miles |
| Day 10: | Thurnham to Lenham | 9 miles |
| Day 11: | Lenham to Wye | 11 miles |
| Day 12 | Wye to Canterbury | 11 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Canterbury to visit the cathedral | |
| Day 13: | Canterbury to Shepherdswell | 11 miles |
| Day 14: | Shepherdswell to Dover | 8 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Dover to visit the castle | |
| Day 15: | depart Dover |
15 day itinerary 14 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2024 | £1,806 | £2,884 | £3,094 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
North Downs Way Walking Holiday
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Reigate
double/twin
single
Reigate Manor Hotel
£43.00
please ask
Dunton Green
Donnington Manor Hotel
double/twin
£43.00
single
please ask
Canterbury
Falstaff Hotel
double/twin
£54.00
single
please ask
Cathedral Lodge
£60.00
please ask
Dover
Marina Hotel
double/twin
£43.00
single
please ask
North Downs Way Walking Holiday
Farnham to Dover
Suggested Tour Duration:
14 nights, 13 days walking
Total Distance:
132 miles/210 kms
Min/max daily distance:
6/13 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
Moderate
Features:
Farnham Castle
Rochester Cathedral and Castle
Aylesford Priory
Leeds Castle
Canterbury Cathedral
Dover Castle
This route connects with:
Pilgrims Way
England Coast Path Ryde to Ramsgate
This is a 132 mile walking holiday on the North Downs Way from Farnham to Dover via Rochester and Canterbury.
This is one of our Southern England Walking Holidays, and also one of our National Trail Walking Holidays.
Farnham to Rochester
in England UK
9 day itinerary
7 days walking and 8 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive Farnham | |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Farnham | |
| Day 2: | Farnham to Guildford | 11 miles |
| Day 3: | Guildford to West Humble | 13 miles |
| Day 4: | West Humble to Reigate | 8 miles |
| Day 5: | Reigate to Tatsfield | 13 miles |
| Day 6: | Tatsfield to Dunton Green | 10 miles |
| Day 7: | Dunton Green to Vigo Village | 6 miles |
| Day 8: | Vigo Village to Rochester | 9 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Rochester to visit the cathedral | |
| Day 9: | depart Rochester |
9 day itinerary 8 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2024 | £1,032 | £1,648 | £1,768 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
North Downs Way Walking Holiday
Farnham to Rochester
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Reigate
double/twin
single
Reigate Manor Hotel
£43.00
please ask
Dunton Green
Donnington Manor Hotel
double/twin
£43.00
single
please ask
North Downs Way Walking Holiday
Farnham to Rochester
Suggested Tour Duration:
8 nights, 7 days walking
Total Distance:
71 miles/114 kms
Min/max daily distance:
6/13 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
Moderate
Features:
Farmham Castle
Rochester Cathedral and Castle
This route connects with:
The Pilgrims Way
This is a 132 mile walking holiday on the North Downs Way from Farnham to Dover via Rochester and Canterbury.
This is one of our Southern England Walking Holidays, and also one of our National Trail Walking Holidays.
Rochester to Dover
in England UK
8 day itinerary
6 days walking and 7 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive Rochester | |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Rochester to visit the cathedral | |
| Day 2: | Rochester to Thurnham | 13 miles |
| Day 3: | Thurnham to Lenham | 9 miles |
| Day 4: | Lenham to Wye | 11 miles |
| Day 5: | Wye to Canterbury | 11 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Canterbury to visit the cathedral | |
| Day 6: | Canterbury to Shepherdswell | 11 miles |
| Day 7: | Shepherdswell to Dover | 8 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Dover to visit the castle | |
| Day 8: | depart Dover |
8 day itinerary 7 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2024 | £903 | £1,442 | £1,547 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
North Downs Way Walking Holiday
Rochester to Dover
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Canterbury
Falstaff Hotel
double/twin
£54.00
single
please ask
Cathedral Lodge
£60.00
please ask
Dover
Marina Hotel
double/twin
£43.00
single
please ask
North Downs Way Walking Holiday
Rochester to Dover
Suggested Tour Duration:
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
61 miles/98 kms
Min/max daily distance:
8/13 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
Moderate
Features:
Rochester Cathedral and Castle
Aylesford Priory
Leeds Castle
Canterbury Cathedral
Dover Castle
This route connects with:
The Pilgrims Way
England Coast Path Rye to Ramsgate
This is a 132 mile walking holiday on the North Downs Way from Farnham to Dover via Rochester and Canterbury.
This is one of our Southern England Walking Holidays, and also one of our National Trail Walking Holidays.
Please note the Farnborough Air Show will take place in Farnborough from Monday 22nd July to Friday 26th July 2024.
This affects the availability of accommodation in Farnham and Guildford.
Therefore when booking your walking holiday on this section of the North Downs Way or the Pilgrims Way we suggest you avoid these dates.
What’s included
in your North Downs Way Walking Holiday in Southern England
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- OS 1:25,000 map
- guide book to The North Downs Way
Optional Extras
for your North Downs Way Walking Holiday in Southern England
- upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
What’s not included
in your North Downs Way Walking Holiday in Southern England
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
- entrance to local attractions
- entrance to Leeds Castle
- entrance to Dover Castle (English Heritage)
Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.
North Downs Way Walking Holiday:
How to get there
- By Plane to London, Gatwick, Bournemouth or Southampton where we can arrange transfer to the start of your walk
- By Car to Farnham, Rochester or Dover where parking is available
- By Train/Bus to Farnham, Rochester or Dover
This is a 132 mile walking holiday on the North Downs Way from Farnham to Dover via Rochester and Canterbury.
This is one of our Southern England Walking Holidays, and also one of our National Trail Walking Holidays.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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We offer National Trail walking holidays in England and Wales in the UK.
This is one of our categories of walking holidays.
- Cleveland Way
- Cotswold Way
- Cumbria Coastal Way part of the England Coast Path
- England Coast Path
- Glyndwrs Way in Wales
- Hadrians Wall Path
- Norfolk Coast Path part of the England Coast Path
- North Downs Way
- Offas Dyke Path in Wales
- Peddars Way
- Pembroke Coast Path part of the Wales Coast Path
- The Ridgeway
- South Downs Way
- South West Coast Path part of the England Coast Path
- Thames Path
- Yorkshire Wolds Way
