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

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Saturday 14 March 2026 Under clear blue skies, around 80 pilgrims gathered on the ancient village green at Old Byland to begin a shared journey along the Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail. Walkers, riders, cyclists, horses and dogs came together, drawn by a simple purpose: to journey, to pray, and to be part of something shared. The day began with a welcome from the Right Reverend Dr Andrew Rumsey, Bishop of Ramsbury, and Revd Mel Burnside. Coffee and cake were offered in the thou

Next Saturday we gather for our Lent pilgrimage along part of the Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail, walking together through the beautiful churches and landscape of Upper Ryedale. The day begins at 9.30am at All Saints, Old Byland , where pilgrims will gather for coffee and cake before setting out. As we walk between the churches there will be moments of prayer and reflection shaped around the Psalms. During the day we will stop at St Mary’s, Scawton 11.15am , St Michael’s, Cold