Release is offering a wonderful opportunity to walk one of the most scenic routes in the UK while raising valuable funds to help persecuted Christians.
Follow parts of the legendary Pilgrims’ Way through Surrey and into Kent, the Garden of England. Walk through the Surrey Hills and the Kent North Downs, both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Each day you’ll walk an average of 10 miles through delightful English countryside, so there should be plenty of time to take in the scenery, take photos, and enjoy the company of your fellow walkers. (One group recently completed the walk in 55 hours, but we’re not out to break a record, as they were!)
The route starts in Farnham and ends at Dover. We’ve divided the walk into two parts, so you can choose to do just one of the legs if you prefer. May 16–22: Farnham–Rochester (7 days, 6 nights); May 23–28: Rochester–Dover (6 days, 5 nights).
Why not ask for the info pack which shows the itinerary and answers the immediate questions you may have. When you register, we will send you the 168-page North Downs Trail Guide, which includes large-scale maps of the route together with clear directions so you can find your way confidently, even if you get separated from the main group for any reason. We’ll also send you a list of places to stay each night, including B&B, farmhouses, inns and hotels, so you can make your own arrangements according to your preferences and budget.
Prices for bed and breakfast range from £30–£65 for single rooms and £25–£45 per person for doubles or twins at B&Bs, or £65–£80 and £35–£45 per person respectively at hotels. So if you spend £5 on your lunch each day, and £15 on your dinner, your costs might start at £320 per week for single B&B accommodation, or £270 per week if you are sharing a double or twin room.
FIND OUT MORE
To find out more, please call our Supporter Relations Team on 01689 823491, email pjones@releaseinternational.org with your details, or download and complete the walk registration form. We’ll send you an outline itinerary and a leaflet which will give you further details. Or if you are already sure that you want to join the walk, why not register straight away? We’ll send you all the information you need – including how to raise funds for Release.
Please complete the registration form and return to: Sponsored Walk, Release International, PO Box 54, Orpington BR5 9RT.
External links:
North Downs Way National Trail
North Downs Way (The Ramblers)
North Downs Way
All photos used with permission
