A Day-Pilgrimage from Aylesford Priory to Thurnham (7 miles) – Saturday 28th March 10am – 5pm
Join Andrew Kelly – founder of the Augustine Camino pilgrimage route – on a gentle introduction to pilgrimage. 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).
Bring a pack lunch or eat in the King’s Arms. We will be returning to Aylesford by shared taxi (not included).
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Week-long guided pilgrimage along the whole route – Monday 4th May – Sunday 10th May 2026
Join Andrew Kelly, founder of the Augustine Camino, for an unforgettable week-long pilgrimage from Rochester Cathedral to the Shrine of St Augustine in Ramsgate via Aylesford, Faversham and Canterbury. The leisurely pace of ten miles per day will allow plenty of time for sightseeing and conversation. Andrew knows all about the religious, historical and artistic significance of the places encountered en-route, is an accomplished storyteller and genial walking companion. Pilgrims will hear about St Augustine and his mission to convert the English, stay in a medieval monastery, explore the two oldest cathedrals in England and see work by the greatest Victorian architects including Augustus Pugin and George Gilbert Scott.
The cost is £60 per person per day and this includes accommodation booking, itinerary planning, baggage transfers and Andrew’s services as guide. You should budget about £45 per person per night for shared accommodation or £80 approx for single occupancy depending on availability. For some nights there is the option of Sanctuary where you sleep on a church or hall floor for £15 or £20. The usual accommodation can be seen here Accommodation – Augustine Camino. Most breakfasts are included but other meals are extra – there are plenty of cafes, pubs, restaurants or shops for picnic ingredients.
For further information and booking, email us on camino@augustinecamino.co.uk
Read testimonials from those who have walked recent guided pilgrimages here
A day by day blog of the Mary’s Meals charity pilgrimage is available here Walking the Augustine Camino – by Roy Peachey (keep pressing next at the bottom of the page for subsequent days).
Guided pilgrimages– £50 per person per day (minimum two people). The £50 fee includes accommodation booking and itinerary planning plus Andrew Kelly, founder of the Augustine Camino, as your guide.
Andrew is a born tour guide with an unrivalled knowledge of the Augustine Camino and the cultural significance of the places visited. He will customise your experience to suit your particular motivation whether that be religious, cultural, historical, artistic or simply a desire to walk through the Garden of England.
For further information and booking, email us on camino@augustinecamino.co.uk