Not everyone has the time, stamina or opportunity to walk the entire 41-mile Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail. That is why the Petal Walks are such a valuable part of the Trail, offering a series of circular walks that begin and end at one of our Trail churches. For regular walker Richard Lee, the Petal Walks have become something more than simply a pleasant day out. "I look on each one as a mini-pilgrimage," he writes, explaining how starting and finishing at a church gives each

We're delighted to share the very first edition of Along the Trail..., the new newsletter of the Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail Society. Designed to reflect the changing seasons, the beauty of the south-west North York Moors and the growing community of people connected with the Trail, this first edition is packed with news, stories and inspiration. Inside you'll find details of upcoming pilgrimages and events, updates on the Saint Michael's Lodge Project, wildlife to look out

An exclusive 12 place guided pilgrimage on Wednesday 12 August 2026, book your place now!

We were delighted recently to receive an email from Glen, who had downloaded the Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail GPX files and decided to tackle the entire route in a single day. Setting out from Helmsley at 5.35am on a warm Saturday morning, Glen and a friend, accompanied by a dog, completed the trail in challenging conditions. Their final distance came to an impressive 42.5 miles after a number of detours and navigational decisions along the way. As Glen put it, "I think we en

“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.” Psalm 84:5 What a lovely day our pilgrims enjoyed in Upper Ryedale and the East Moors on Saturday 9 May 2026. The day began beneath light showers in the bucolic setting of the Church of All Saints, Hawnby, nestled beside the River Rye against the scenic backdrop of Hawnby Hill, Easterside, and Arden Moor. Reverend Ian Robinson welcomed the pilgrims and led our first reflection, including these w

Screenhouse Productions filmed our Lent pilgrimage in 2026 for a short video for BBC One's The One Show, shown on Tuesday 31 May 2026