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The Old Way
England
We're calling this pilgrimage a work-in-progress - a waypath that's been in the works since approximately 1360. Largely forgotten about until The British Pilgrimage Trust rediscovered it on the Gough Map, Britain's oldest road map, the Old Way, runs between Southampton and Canterbury. It is now being replotted and reused, skirting away from noisy thoroughfares (old pilgrimage routes form the foundations of many of today's main roads) and passing through rolling hills, undulating downs and historic urban centres as it snakes across the south of England via holy places and spiritual sites. Head to the trust's website for more information, including rest spots, route ideas and guided walks.
Duration: Two to three weeks Distance: 400km