Saturday, 28 May 2022- PILGRIMS WAY 3: DARTFORD TO OTFORD - 11.5 milea - Leader: Barbara M

The Pilgrims Way follows the beautiful, but occasionally muddy, Darent Valley walk to Otford, scene of a medieval manor where Thomas Becket stayed on his travels and a Tudor Archbishop's Palace. Otford is where the Southwark and Winchester branches of the Pilgrims Way meet. Toilets and possible dropout points on the way.
Lunch: Pub/cafe/picnic at Eynsford

 Setting off through busy Dartford market

One of the many riverside paths

Towards South Darenth chimney

The river Darent

Lavender on its way at Castle Farm

Arrival at Otford with its majestic church

The ford at Eynsford

Sublime Shoreham Hills

Photos: Martin F, Caroline K