Finding Peace in the Quietest Corners of the UK
Author: Belly
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The Cradle of Scotland: A Journey on the Whithorn Way
Walk the 149-mile Whithorn Way to the “Cradle of Scottish Christianity.” This guide explores St Ninian’s legacy, the rugged Solway coast, and the personal transformation found on Scotland’s most ancient pilgrimage.
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Crossing a Kingdom: The Coast to Coast Walk, A Modern Secular Pilgrimage
Cross Northern England on the legendary Coast to Coast walk. From St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay, this 192-mile “secular pilgrimage” offers deep reflection, rugged fells, and ancient ruins. Our expert guide covers history, kit, and the 15-day route.
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Cathedral of the Fells: A Guide to the Lakeland Pilgrimage
Discover the Lakeland Pilgrimage, a 171-mile “mountain sanctuary” in the Cumbrian fells. Go beyond the views to explore seven Natural Cathedrals. This guide includes the history, a detailed 12-day itinerary, suggested packing list, and essential safety tips for this transformative journey.
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The Silent Path of the Saint: Walking Cumbria’s Kentigern Way
Discover the Kentigern Way, Cumbria’s hidden 90-mile pilgrimage. Trace the footsteps of St Mungo through rugged fells, ancient sanctuaries, and profound silence. Your guide to the history, route, accommodation, and equipment needed for this transformative journey.
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St. Bega’s Way: From the Irish Sea to the Silent Shore
Flee the modern world on the trail of a 7th-century princess. St. Bega’s Way is a 36-mile journey through the Lake District’s most silent valleys, from the red sandstone of St. Bees to the lakeside sanctuary of Bassenthwaite.
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The Cistercian Way: A Journey Through the Valley of Nightshade
Trace the rise of the “White Monks” from the sands of Morecambe Bay to the towering red sandstone of Furness Abbey. This is a guide to Cumbria’s “Monastic Kingdom”—a route defined by ancient corpse roads, limestone heights, and the sheer architectural ambition of the Cistercian Order.
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The Sentinel on the Rock: A Guide to Tynemouth Priory
Standing on a jagged limestone throne at the edge of the world, Tynemouth Priory is the ultimate fortress of faith. Once a royal burial ground for three Northumbrian kings, it is a place where the monastic ‘hush’ meets the ‘roar’ of the North Sea.
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The Unspoken Ways: A Master Guide to Northumberland’s Hidden Pilgrimages
Beyond the famous trails lies a secret map of the North. From the ‘never-freezing’ wells of the high moors to the subterranean Roman crypts of our great abbeys, this Master Guide explores five hidden pilgrimage routes in Northumberland.
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The Architect’s Trail: A Guide to St Wilfrid’s Way
If St. Cuthbert is the soul of Northumberland, St. Wilfrid is its spine. St Wilfrid’s Way is a pilgrimage of stone and structure, leading from the subterranean Roman mysteries of Hexham Abbey’s crypt to the perfectly preserved ‘monastic village’ of Blanchland.
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The Desert of the North: A Guide to the Way of the Spirit
If the coast is a hymn, the high moors are a chant. The Way of the Spirit is Northumberland’s most visceral pilgrimage—a trek into the ‘Desert of the North.
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The Exile’s Road: Following St Cuthbert’s Posthumous Journey
In 875 AD, the monks of Lindisfarne did the unthinkable: they dug up St Cuthbert and fled. For seven years, they carried his body through the wilder corners of the North to escape the Viking sword. This is the story of the Posthumous Journey.
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Where the Waves Meet the Word: A Guide to the Forth to Farne Way
Walk the Forth to Farne Way: The ultimate cross-border coastal pilgrimage entering Northumberland at Berwick. Discover the maritime faith of Celtic saints, St Cuthbert’s Cave, and the iconic crossing to Holy Island.