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One Step Camino
Walking for three – and many more! – a blog by Abi May
Journeys in life, love, grief and walking – for good causes – sometimes alone, sometimes in good company. But all travelled just one step at a time.
Remembering Pax and Catherine (my children) with love
Walking alongside the Living with Loss community
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Starting on the Way
It’s Saturday evening and so far we have had 3 walks, approx 4 miles then 9 miles then 4 or 8 miles (only 3 did the big hill walk). The scenery is beautiful and the weather varied. The Way is not as clear as we expected, and the terrain a good bit more difficult. But…
Living with Loss Pilgrimage 2026 – starting soon
The plan: Approximately 30 miles on the Golden Valley Pilgrimage Way in Herefordshire, finishing at Hereford Cathedral The company of pilgrims: 12 people who are part of the “Living with Loss” community. All bereaved, yet all walking forward step-by-step When: Starting 14th May Why? Pilgrimage isn’t just a long walk; it’s a journey with intention.…
Pilgrim’s reflections – 2
Written by Janet Our pilgrimage was thoroughly enjoyable. Walking and sharing stories/experiences with lovely people who ‘get grief’ was therapeutic. I cried at times but laughed much more. Simply being with others and enjoying beautiful scenery, abundant wildflowers and the kindness of strangers was such a blessing. Tea and cake at various cafes was a…
Pilgrim’s reflections – 1
What a special time we had in Durham! Pilgrims have been sending me their reflections, so this is the first in a short series of posts written by those who took part. From Kate Here are my snapshots of what made the pilgrimage special for me. John J and his staff.. icon of pilgrimage, sturdy…
24 miles, 3 days, 14 pilgrims
We did it! Our 3 day pilgrimage is complete. 24 miles, 3 days Here we are at the door of a church, ready to get our “pilgrim passports” stamped. Unfortunately in this case we were unsuccessful, as the church was closed. We completed our route at Escomb, an 8th century Saxon church, which happily was…
The cross of St James
Our final evening snack. A genuine Santiago cake
A blessed pilgrimage
Day 2 – Houghall to Whitworth Church
Written by Karen Over the stile, and into the woods we went – 14 pilgrims full of hope for the day ahead with the steps of doom distant both in miles and memory. Along the way a stop for a cuppa, and for 3 peeps something a little stronger then a delightful picnic stop by…
Day 1 from Finchale to Durham!
A blessed day’s walking! Durham cathedral on the horizon. Magical inside! All walkers safe & sound; and we only got (a bit) lost once! Lunch was a picnic in the cathedral Close. Then off inside for our pilgrim stamps, and quiet reflections at St Bede’s tomb and St Cuthbert’s shrine ( and a rush to…
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