Stage 2: Shepherdswell to Dover
Walk 14 km from Shepherdswell to Dover on the Via Francigena pilgrimage trail through England.
Distance
14 km
Elevation gain
162 m
Elevation loss
238 m
Time
~4 h
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Mixed
Highlights along the way
- White Cliffs of Dover
- Dover Castle
- English Channel views
What to expect on this stage
Stage 2 of the Via Francigena takes you 14 km from Shepherdswell to Dover through England, climbing 162 metres and descending 238 metres over mixed terrain. Most walkers complete this stage in around 4 hours at a steady pace. The terrain is rated easy, with abundant water sources along the way and partial shade.
Getting there
Public transport access: train.
About the Via Francigena
The Via Francigena is the ancient 1,900 km pilgrimage route from Canterbury, England to Rome, Italy, recorded in 990 AD by Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury. It crosses England, France, Switzerland and Italy across 84 daily stages, ending at St Peter's Square in the Vatican.