Now until the End
Rejoining the North Downs Way at Boughton Lees on 27/01/2026, I set off towards Canterbury enjoying the quiet peace of Kings Wood, the artistic rest point of the Coppice Oratory and wide views across the Stour Valley from Godmersham Park.
After pausing my journey due to darkness, I return to the trail near Chartham Hatch on 09/02/2026, arriving at the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, another memorable highlight on this enjoyable pilgrimage route.
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.
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.
Leaving Farnham on 25/06/2025 I start the long distance walking trail the ‘North Downs Way’.
Heading through countryside and woodland I reflect on pilgrimage and my reasons for the trek, taking in the sites along the way. As well as updating on my wild camping escapades I marvel at the views from St Martha’s Church, refresh in the River Mole at Dorking and delight at the Millennium Stones in Gatton Park.
The video concludes with my arrival at Oxted on 27/06/2025 where I reflect on my pilgrimage experience so far.
Taking a countryside walk surrounded by snow near Ashford, in Kent, on 13/12/2022 I reflect on the differences this year following the previous two Christmases impacted by Covid-19, and how in many ways, because of the ongoing uncertainty with Russia/Ukraine, nothing has changed.
Leaving Littlebourne on 11/11/2022 following the Royal Saxon Way I appreciate the open space around me and the peacefulness of the Little Stour river. I conclude my pilgrimage with an abrupt arrival in Minster making it for the bus in the nick of time.
Taking a walk on 09/11/22 along the Royal Saxon Way through the Elham Valley, Kent from Breach I enjoy the nature and woodland trail. Whilst I walk I speculate about the forthcoming recession, the prospect of Universal Basic Income before arriving in Bridge in time for the bus.
During an urban expedition to find blackberries with my son Edison on 14/08/2022, I update how the news has been dominated by Russia, Ukraine and the worsening cost of living/energy crisis. Whilst Edison rides his ATV I conclude by reflecting on Edison’s progress ahead of his school start date in a few weeks’ time.
Starting my sixth (and final day) on the Camino Augustine pilgrimage along the banks of the River Stour, on 13/06/2022 I progress through the fertile fields of Kent and experience the peace of Pegwell Bay. Along the journey I ponder a forthcoming recession, Rwanda and the meaning of Pilgrimage before arriving at St. Augustines Abbey, Ramsgate and collecting my Compostela certificate.
Setting off for the last two days of the Augustine Camino I commentate at different points of my journey. Walking through the woods & fields leaving Canterbury and Stodmarsh Nature Reserve I reflect on nature, mental health and pilgrimage before arriving at Preston and setting down for the evening.
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