Green King Pilgrimage to St George's, Windsor Chapel
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This beautiful day route, 6 miles long from Runnymede to St George's Chapel, Windsor, centres around St George as the Green Man, the Magna Carta and our King (NB the cover photo of this event is taken from the Coronation Invitation of 6th May, the international day of St George).
Led by the British Pilgrimage Trust's Guy Hayward, there will be dialogue between folklore and religion – think Green Man and the Dragon, St George, King John, our late Queen's burial place and musings on our King's purpose.
You will meet at Runnymede, site of the signing of the Magna Carta, and visit the 2500 yr-old Ankerwycke Yew, St Mary's Priory, Windsor Great Park, the Long Walk and St George's Chapel, where you will hear choral evensong sung by the royal choir.
We hope to awaken the green force within you.
Qualities of the Day
- Telling many folkloric tales that mesh ancient Pagan and Christian stories
- New ways of meeting holy places
- Pilgrim songs on the path
- Opportunities for silence
- Rediscovering your place in the British pilgrimage tradition
- Natural beauty
- Elemental power.
This is a 'Bring Your Own Beliefs' pilgrimage.
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What to bring
Packed lunch; appropriate clothes and shoes; Waterproofs or Umbrella; Waterbottle.
Travel
Egham train station is near Runnymede Car Park.
Who can come? Anyone over 18 (or under 18 with parental guidance, bearing in mind the walking distance).
Is this religious? All and no-faiths are equally welcome. We operate a “Bring Your Own Beliefs” policy. We ask that all participating pilgrims tolerate one another, whatever their beliefs.
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. If you want to share your feelings in personal conversation when walking with others that is up to you, but certainly not compulsory.
Are there fitness limitations? Pilgrimage is moderately intense. If you struggle to walk all day, this type of pilgrimage may be an unsuitable activity for you right now. There are always plenty of escape points en route. But we will walk slowly, and start early, and 6 miles is a manageable distance for the majority of people, although it is not nothing. Unfortunately this pilgrimage is not suited for mobility-impaired people or those requiring wheelchair access.
Can I bring my dog? Sadly not - we can’t accommodate dogs on our guided pilgrimages. However, if you have a registered assistance dog, they are welcome.
What does my money go towards? The British Pilgrimage Trust is a charity, and profits raised from this limited space event will enable our team to make it possible for everyone, of all means, to make pilgrimage themselves. We will also distribute some of the ticket price to local organisations from whom we have benefitted along the path. For more details about our charitable activities, please check here.
We hope to see you on the path.
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About this event
Windsor Rd, Englefield Green, Staines SL4 2JN
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