Leaving the city the trail goes past the abbey of St Augustine, who converted the Jutes to Christianity.
The route then takes the pilgrims way and what a wonderful path it proves to be!
The forecast had been for stormy weather but after an early morning torrential downpour, giving welcome rain to this region, it was another fine and mild December day.
An oast house where the hops for beer were dried.
The village of Patrixbourne has a wealth of picturesque ancient houses
However I didn’t find any place of refreshment.
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St. Mary’s Church dates from the twelfth century. I had no desire to be caught in the predicted rain so turned round and came back the way I had come.
House in Patrixbourne
From the Pilgrim’s Way the cathedral can be seen and dominates the skyline as one approaches the city.
The walk had added 6.4 miles to the total but it still didn’t rain that day.
