rates of travel in a day -
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scottobear"The Chaucerian Handbook" page 31 states:
Foot: 10-20 miles
Horse: 20-40 (50 if on a hurry).
Horse (post rider switching horses): 100 miles
Ship: 75-100 (uses wind, sailing 24 hours).
This is based on circa 1342-1400 travel. Note that roads are terrible in this time period.
Foot: 10-20 miles
Horse: 20-40 (50 if on a hurry).
Horse (post rider switching horses): 100 miles
Ship: 75-100 (uses wind, sailing 24 hours).
This is based on circa 1342-1400 travel. Note that roads are terrible in this time period.
