Self-led cycle ride from Southwark to Canterbury on the Francigena Britannica Date: 4th and 5th July 2026 Time of departure: 8am 4th July Point of departure: Register your details in the form below to receive details on the meeting point. Destination: Canterbury cathedral gates, around 4pm on 5th Suggested venue for overnight stay: Aylesford Priory.…
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-Alex Knox On May 2nd, Pilgrims to Rome volunteers Julia Lewis and Alex Knox led a guided walk along a section of the Francigena Britannica, from Dartford to Shoreham. This was the first in a series of walks that ‘Pilgrims to Rome’ is organising along the Britannica, as they continue to build bridges with local…
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Date: 2 May, 2026 Timings: 10 am depart Dartford. Arrive at Otford train station at 4pm. Walk leads: Alex Knox and Julia Lewis Route description: The route follows the River Darent all the way to Otford, passing through Darenth, Farningham, Eynesford, past Lullingstone Roman Villa and Castle, through Shoreham on to Otford. As the route…
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‘The Transformative Experience of Pilgrimage’ The essential event for pilgrims planning their journey to Rome on the Via Francigena – talks and Q&A led by experienced pilgrims. The Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome will hold its annual conference on 14 March, at St. George’s Cathedral in Southwark. This event is a wonderful opportunity to hear…
Continue readingYou are invited to join members of Pilgrims to Rome to walk from Canterbury to Shepherdswell on the Via Francigena. This 12 mile / 20 kilometre walk is the first stage of the Via Francigena which stretches from Canterbury to Rome, and is formed of many ancient byways. In Kent, the Via Francigena follows the…
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Have you walked the Camino Frances? Are you ready for your next challenge? Are you looking for a path less travelled? Have you heard about the Via Francigena and want to learn more? We are fortunate to have members from all over the world as part of the Pilgrims to Rome community. With growing interest…
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The theme for the Pilgrims to Rome conference on the Via Francigena for 2025 is ‘The Many Ways to Rome’. This virtual version of our conference in London will explore ways pilgrims can create their own way to Rome by deviating from the official route for stages or extending their journey both before Canterbury and…
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The Pilgrims to Rome Annual conference will take place on 15 March at Amigo Hall at St. George’s Cathedral in Southwark. The theme of this year’s conference is The Many Ways to Rome with guest speakers Cicerone guidebook authors Sandy Brown and Nicole Bukaty and experienced pilgrim Ben Eley. There has never been just one…
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Congratulations to all who, since 2019, have been working to develop the Francigena Britannica as a northern extension of the Via Francigena connecting London with the start of the VF at Canterbury. On October 18, Carlo Laurenzi and Nick Dunne of Pilgrims to Rome and Cllr Connie Nolan and Bill Hicks of Canterbury Council travelled to Monte Sant’ Angelo in southern…
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