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Pilgrimage FAQ’s
Do you offer concessions?
There are usually a limited number of free or discounted places available on our regular 1 day guided pilgrimages for those on income-related benefits such as Universal Credit PIP or DLA. This will vary depending on the pilgrimage. Please contact us for eligibility information and a discount code.
Who can come?
Anyone over 18 (or under 18 with parental guidance, bearing in mind the walking distance).
Is this religious?
Most of our pilgrimages are faith-neutral, drawing on a variety of traditions and practices. We operate a “Bring Your Own Beliefs” policy where pilgrims can participate as they choose.
We ask all pilgrims to respect one another, whatever their beliefs. There is time and space to engage with holy places on your own terms, whether that is with quiet contemplation, a personal prayer, our suggested practices or simply relaxing in the space.
Some pilgrimages are guided by individuals with specific faiths. On these journeys all faiths and no-faiths are equally welcome, but you can expect to experience some faith-specific practices on these. Look for “Faith Focused” pilgrimages in our listings for these.
Is it just walking?
Every pilgrimage is unique, and includes a range of practices carefully selected by your guide. Set an intention for your journey and participate in a rich experience, created by a different things throughout the day.
These could include moments to stimulate thought such stories, songs, poems and folklore, physical practices like barefoot walking, wild water drinking, forest bathing or forehead pressing.
There may be moments of deliberate silence, a blessing or reading from a local person, wild flower foraging – all sorts of things, plus plenty of time walking on the path. You will never be made to participate in something if you prefer not to. The day can feel relaxed, contemplative, light-hearted and joyful, and will be different depending on the route, guide and the band of pilgrims you share it with.
Will I be asked to share my feelings with the group?
We like to keep things light and breezy, so there will be no group emotional sharing moments, even though people may be coming for emotional reasons. If you want to share your feelings in personal conversation when walking with others that is up to you. It is certainly not compulsory.
What about transport? How do I get back to my car?
Most of our pilgrimages are accessible by public transport, the greenest way to connect with the pilgrimage. If you prefer to use your car, we recommend parking at the end point and getting public transport to the start point. If that isn’t an option, often there will be the choice to taxi share or lift share at the end of the pilgrimage.
See the individual event entries for more specific detail.