Pilgrim Pathways: 1-2 day walks on Britain's Ancient Sacred Ways

Pilgrim Pathways is a guidebook that offers 20 achievable pilgrimages in Britain for people with limited time and busy lives. The routes are inspired by the ancient pilgrim paths in Britain and take in the most inspiring landscapes and spiritual places, including cathedrals, ancient monasteries, and churches. The book includes practical information and downloadable GPS files for use on smartphone-based mapping and GPS units.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2020
Publisher: Trailblazer Publications

Many individuals find inspiration in the idea of embarking on a pilgrimage, a journey to sacred or significant locations. Television series like "The Road to Rome" and "The Road to Santiago" have demonstrated that even the averagely unfit celebrity can conquer such long routes. However, due to busy schedules, few people have the time to undertake such extensive journeys. Fortunately, Pilgrim Pathways offers a solution: 20 answers in fact. This guidebook presents pilgrimages that are accessible to individuals with limited time and hectic lifestyles. The book was inspired by the belief that pilgrimage, which can be defined as a journey on foot to a holy, important, or special place, should be accessible to all. Britain boasts numerous ancient pilgrim paths, some of which have been long forgotten but recently rediscovered, while others have been well-established for centuries. However, all of these routes can be dauntingly long. Pilgrim Pathways provides routes inspired by the finest of these paths, distilled into walks that can be comfortably completed in just two days. Additionally, there are one-day options available. In the realm of pilgrimage, the journey itself holds equal significance to the destination. Therefore, these routes encompass Britain's most inspiring landscapes and most spiritually powerful places. They feature cathedrals, ancient monasteries, churches, holy wells, roadside crosses, and other places of veneration, including Avebury, Glastonbury, Lindisfarne, Canterbury, St David's. The book includes pilgrimages in various locations across the country, such as London, Sussex, Kent, Wiltshire, Cornwall, on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, in Essex, East Anglia, Shropshire, in Pembrokeshire, and Snowdonia in Wales, as well as in the Scottish Borders and Fife.

"20 Selected Walks through the Spiritual Landscape of Britain - How to Be a Weekend Pilgrim" is a comprehensive guide in a larger format (210mm x 150mm), featuring full-color illustrations and over 120 photos. It provides detailed descriptions and practical information for each walk, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to embark on spiritual journeys within the UK. Whether you have a weekend to spare or are looking for longer adventures, Pilgrim Pathways offers a pathway to connect with nature, history, and oneself on a profound level.

Weight: 476g
Dimension: 152 x 210 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912716197