From Rochester to Canterbury via Faversham
Route map for Augustine Camino by Andy Bull on plotaroute.com
4: The Augustine Camino
Download maps of the route and follow them on your phone
This route was created by Andrew and Paula Kelly.
They offer a downloadable gpx file of their route. They say: ‘For the latest version of the Augustine Camino gpx file email camino@augustinecamino.co.uk’.
They have written a guidebook, which you can buy here
The British Pilgrimage Trust also offers a downloadable gpx route for this path (reproduced above)
How to get downloadable maps from the British Pilgrimage Trust
Set up an account – basic accounts are free
Go to this page: https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/augustine-camino
Click on ‘Download route file’ Fill in the details requested and then click on ‘Send the gpx file to my email’
I suggest you open the email on your phone.
You will need to have a gpx reader set up in order to open the gpx file.
I use the OS (Ordnance Survey) app, but others are available
When you are asked which application to use to open the file, scroll down the list until you get to the OS app, or an alternative you have downloaded. Select it and then click on ‘Import’
The map will now open in that application
Should you choose to follow the routes outlined above, please be aware of the following disclaimer
You discharge the author, and Amberley, or any associated individual concerned, of all liability for any injuries caused by or in any way related to your decision to walk any of these routes.
Public Transport
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Rail: South Eastern serves Rochester, Aylesford, Faversham, Canterbury, Minster, Ramsgate
Bus: Kent County Council traveline
Taxi: Rochester Rochester Taxis, Maidstone (for Aylesford) Apex Cars Faversham Dolphin Taxis Canterbury Canterbury Taxis, Minster Minster Cars, Ramsgate Central Cars
Where to eat and stay
Rochester Travelodge food, drink, accommodation
Aylesford The Friars pilgrim accommodation, food, drink for non-residents
Thurnham Black Horse food, drink, accommodation
St Mary the Virgin British Pilgrimage Trust Sanctuary accommodation
Faversham Sun Inn food, drink, accommodation
Canterbury
House of Agnes accommodation
Premier Inn food, drink, accommodation
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Hotel food, drink, accommodation
Refectory Kitchen food, drink
Wilding Eatery food, drink
The Parrot food, drink
Fordwich George and Dragon food, drink, Fordwich Arms food, drink
Minster Holiday Inn Express food, drink, accommodation
Premier Inn food, drink, accommodation
Bell Inn food, drink
Ramsgate Albion House Hotel food, drink, accommodation
Falstaff Hotel food, drink, accommodation
Pilgrim places
Rochester Rochester Cathedral
Aylesford The Friars (Aylesford Priory)
Thurnham St Mary the Virgin
Faversham Shrine of St Jude
Harbledown
St Nicholas’s Hospital Harbledown. They say: ‘Please respect the privacy of the residents of the alms houses. Visitors can walk around the open-air areas of the hospital, but must apply for permission to enter the church.’
Canterbury St Dunstan’s
Fordwich St Mary the Virgin
Minster St Mary the Virgin
Minster Abbey https://minsterabbeynuns.org/
Ramsgate Shrine of St Augustine https://www.augustine-pugin.org.uk/visit-us/#:~:text=Visitor%20Centre%20Opening%20Times,to%20arrange%20a%20bespoke%20visit.