I met the Canterbury Rings by noticing a waymarker sticker on a local walk. Google revealed that there are three concentric walks, centred on Cantebury. They were initiated by David Reekie, helped by Simon Cox and Ray Forbes. Their aim is to support health, tourism, heritage, nature, local businesses, and all those who love to explore.
Last Sunday i walked the inner Ring, about two miles. It resembles one of my favourite walks which follows the line of Canterbury’s Roman and medieval walls. So the walker sees the Norman Castle, Dane John Mound, Westgate Gardens. A short detour passes the cemetery gate of St Augustine’s Abbey and statues of King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha.
A longer detour turns left out of the Westgate Gardens, crosses three roads and two branches of the river Stour through Greyfriars Garden to Stour Street.
Most of us have favourite walks. Some have selfpublished leaflets and maps for sale in local shops. Canterbury Rings are more ambitious: maps on the internet and waymarking throughout.
Congratulations and thank you.
Rambling Brummie 