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The North Downs Way Pilgrimage – Cuxton to Boughton Lees

January 18, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Setting off from Cuxton on 29/12/2025 along the North Downs Way, I share reflections and highlights from the pilgrimage route towards Detling.

Returning to the trail on 08/01/2026, I walk beneath shifting clouds, taking in Thurnham Castle and reflecting in the rain on the Detling–Lenham section.

The journey continues on 16/01/2026, with highlights from Lenham to Wye: the quiet calm of Eastwell Park, the evocative remains of St Mary’s Church, and a moment of personal delight as the route edges close to my home town. The video concludes at a significant junction where the North Downs Way divides—one path leading to Canterbury, the other to Dover—an ideal place to pause before beginning the next stage.

North Downs Way Pilgrimage: Otford to Cuxton

September 20, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Heading off from Oxted, Surrey on 11/08/2025 along the North Downs Way I express my expectations and goals for my latest expedition. Passing the Coccolith artwork, I share a beautiful panoramic view, sight Chevening House and a herd of wild deer, before settling down for the night on the outskirts of Otford.

The following day, I reflect on my wild camping experience, the importance of pausing and enjoy the journey mindfully rather than just rushing to chalk off the miles and reach the destination. As I ramble on, I contrite about a recent incident with my son.

Sharing more images from the trail and a panaromic vista from Trottiscliffe, I provide commentary from the neolithic site – Coldrum Long Barrow, before arriving at a quiet spot outside Cuxton to sleep at dusk. As I leave in the mist the next morning, I reflect and look forward to the next stage of this enjoyable pilgrimage.

Rochester to Aylesford Pilgrimage

August 1, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Using John Merrill’s book as a guide and inspiration for my walk, this video shows my reflections of my pilgrimage walk from Rochester to Aylesford on 17/07/25.

Starting from Rochester Castle where I set my intentions for the walk, I share clips and photos along the way before a final reflection at The Friars, Aylesford and it’s inpressive outside Chapel; used by the Order of Carmelites since the 13th century.

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