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