canterbury pace

The phrase "Canterbury pace" refers to a steady and moderate speed or rate of progress, often associated with the pace of a horse. It originates from the historical practice of monks and pilgrims traveling from London to Canterbury at a brisk but comfortable speed. The pace is named after Canterbury, a city in southeast England, famous for its medieval cathedral and religious pilgrimage site. Today, the phrase is used more generally to describe a steady, unhurried pace in various contexts outside of horse-riding or travel.