Saturday, 15 October 2022 - PILGRIMS WAY 7: CHARING TO CHILHAM  - 12 miles - Leader: Barbara M

This section largely follows the North Downs Way with an easy morning walk and a steeper ascent and descent after lunch. Possible drop-out to Wye station (1.5 miles off the route).
Lunch: Pub/picnic at Boughton Lees.

Passing Eastwell

Eastwell’s mistletoe

Eastwell’s water tank

The one brief shower of the day

Only ten miles to the end of the walk at Canterbury

The first sighting of the cathedral’s towers

Pilgrim statue outside Chilham Castle.

A fine day for a walk

Autumnal colours grace the Eastwell Estate

Lunch break at The Flying Horse

Open countryside beckons

Birds in flight near Chilham

Grounds of Chilham Castle

Wooden statue depicting pilgrims at Chilham

Photos: Caroline K, Dick D, Gary W