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Seeing the Trail Through New Eyes: Mark Clook’s Photographs

One of the quiet delights of the Saint Aelreds Pilgrim Trail has been the steady stream of people who step into our churches each week. Walkers, riders, pilgrims, families on a day out, and those seeking a moment of pause all leave their mark. Our visitors books are filling with warm and thoughtful messages that speak of gratitude, surprise, and the sense of peace people find along the way. Among those who have embraced the trail wholeheartedly is Mark Clook, a keen amateur p

Nov 21, 20252 min read

A Joyous Day on the Moors: Launching the SAPT Horse Riders’ Trail with Peter Wright

Sunday 2 November will live long in the memory as we launched the brand new Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail Horse Riders’ Trail in the most glorious North York Moors sunshine. Old Byland village green was bathed in autumn light as twenty two riders gathered with friends, walkers, supporters, and well wishers. It was one of those rare November days when the air feels clear and bright and the landscape seems to smile back at you. The Ryedale Bridleways Group have worked tirelessly

Nov 19, 20252 min read

Saddle Up for a New Chapter in the Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail

Sunday 2 November – Launch of the Horse Riders’ Route at Rievaulx Abbey The Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail is taking a major new stride forward — or perhaps we should say trot ! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new circular Horse Riders’ Route , developed in partnership with Ryedale Bridleways Group and supported by the British Horse Society . After months of careful planning, mapping and testing, the Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail Horse Riders’ Guidebook has ju

Oct 20, 20252 min read