Southampton to Canterbury via Romney Marsh
Route map for Old Way Overview by Andy Bull on plotaroute.com
6: The Old Way
The map above is designed to give a route overview of the whole route.
The British Pilgrimage Trust has downloadable maps for the Old Way. You can either download the whole map, or just the sections you want to walk.
Should you choose to follow the route, 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.
How to get downloadable maps from the British Pilgrimage Trust
Set up an account – basic accounts are free
To get the full route from Winchester to Canterbury Go to this page:
https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/old-way-itineraries
To get each of the sections through Kent, choose from:
Old Way 11 – Winchelsea to Appledore
Old Way 12 – Appledore to Lympne
https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/12-appledore-to-lympne-saxon-shore-and-greensand-ridge
Old Way 13 – Lympne to Bridge
https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/13-lympne-to-bridge-chalk-stream-north-downs-scarp
Old Way 14 – Bridge to Canterbury
https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/14-bridge-to-canterbury-pilgrim-paths-and-city-saints
In each case, once you are on the page…
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
Public Transport
Rail: South Eastern serves Rey, Appledore, Ham Street, Sandling, Sturry (for Fordwich) and Canterbury East and Canterbury West
Bus: Guide here
Taxi: Rye Taxi Services 07774 633046
Hythe Ai Castle
Canterbury Taxis https://canterburytaxis.co.uk/
Where to eat and stay
Rye The George food, drink, accommodation
The Standard Inn food, drink, accommodation
Haydens B&B and restaurant
Marino’s Fish Bar fish and chips
Appledore Black Lion food, drink
Miss Mollett’s high Class Tearoom food drink
Warehorne Woolpack Inn food, drink, accommodation
Bilsington St Augustine’s Priory afternoon tea
Ham Street Duke’s Head food, drink
Hythe Red Lion food, drink accommodation
Old Post Office Guest House B&B
The Root food and drink
Ginger’s food, drink
Lyminge Coach and Horses food, drink
The Coffee Cabin food, drink
Elham
The Abbot’s Fireside food, drink, accommodation
The King’s Arms food, drink
The Cosy Tearooms food, drink
Barham
Derringstone Manor bed and breakfast
Duke of Cumberland food, drink
Barham Village Store groceries
Bridge
Flo and Ted’s food, drink
The Bridge Tea Rooms food, drink
Bridge Arms food, drink
Fordwich
George and Dragon food, drink
Fordwich Arms food, drink
Canterbury
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
Pilgrim places
Fairfield St Thomas Becket (key at Becket Barn Farm)
Stone in Oxney St Mary the Virgin
Warehorne St Matthew
Bilsington St Augustine’s Priory
Bonnington St Rumswold
Court-at-Street Our Lady chapel ruins
Hythe Saltwood Castle Occasional open days . Enquire about group and educational visits
Lyminge St Mary and St Ethelburga
St Edburg’s Holy Well Directions to well at link
Patrixbourne
Fordwich St Mary the Virgin
Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral Information for pilgrims