Pilgrimage Walk from Aylesford Priory to Thurnham Along the Augustine Camino - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

About

Join Andrew Kelly – the founder of the Augustine Camino pilgrimage route – on a gentle introduction to pilgrimage as part of the Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025.

Walk in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims, see the relic of Aylesford’s very own medieval saint, see stunning modern, medieval and Victorian artwork, hear stories of the Crusades, the Reformation and the Vikings, stroll through vineyards, see Kent’s most Instagrammable view and visit two proper pilgrim pubs (both dog and child friendly).

Walkers need to be reasonably agile and mobile. Not suitable for walkers with mobility impairment of any kind.

Walk Details 

Walk Leader: Andrew Kelly Augustine Camino

Distance: Approx. 7 miles 

Duration: Approx. 7 hours

Grade:  3

Walk Type: Linear

Accessibility Grade: A1

Age: Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

You will need: Please bring packed lunch, snacks, water and any personal medication. Please also wear suitable clothing and footwear

Toilet Facilities: Yes

Rest Stops: Yes

Are there stiles on route? Yes

Dogs are welcome on leads

 

What to do in Maidstone?

Visit Leeds Castle

Experience Go Ape Forest Adventure at Leeds Castle

Head into town and visit Maidstone Museum

Take a trip to Lockmeadow and grab some street food or watch a film at Odeon Luxe

Grab a pub lunch or dinner at The Potting Shed

 

Where to stay?

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Leeds Castle Stable Courtyard Bed & Breakfast and Maiden's Tower Bed & Breakfast

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club

Stable Oak Cottage

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