Openartfolke Camino - Thurle Wright

A two day group walk following a new pilgrimage route which links the stories of 3 powerful ancient Kentish queens and their communities.

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Date: Saturday 06 - Sunday 07 September

Book your spot: openartfolke camino
- £10 suggested donation towards the tent carriage, camp dinner and breakfast

Walk Start Time: 9:00 until 16:00 on Sunday (with overnight camping)

Start Location: St Martin's Church, 1 North Holmes Road, Canterbury, CT1 1QJ

Mid Point Location: Little Hollow Farm, Skeete Road, Lyminge, CT18 8DS

End Location: St Eanswyths Church, Church St, Folkestone CT20 1SW

A slow event for all those who love walking, ancient history, challenge and adventure. Or who want to take time out to reflect and allow space for new connections.

We will walk together from St Martins Church on the outskirts of Canterbury, stopping to camp the night in an orchard near Lyminge, before continuing on over the Downs to St Eanswyths Church in Folkestone. There is no agenda other than a sharing of the journey, food and conversation along the way.

Shorter walking options are available.
More info about the route >>

Thurle has lived and practiced in Folkestone for fourteen years. Her text-based work is mostly solitary, labour-intensive and still so she balances this with meditative walks out along the coast and into the hills behind the town.

This year, as part of Openartfolke25, she has chosen to share her love of walking in the Kentish countryside. In the spirit of the Kentish Queens she hopes this adventure together will help to strengthen and enrich both herself and whoever can join in.

A huge thanks to Openartfolke member Jackie Brown for her support and hosting our overnight camp!

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