The Cotswold Pilgrimage
Chipping Campden to Bath Abbey
What is a pilgrimage?
For centuries, Christians have walked to special places, to take time to be with God and allow God the time and space to work in their lives. A pilgrimage is a setting aside of one’s normal routine, and taking time to reflect on what the Lord is saying, and allowing the rhythm of the walk to give mental and spiritual refreshment. It is a physical expression of our spiritual journey with God; it is a time to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation in the company of others; and it is a desire to spend quality time with God in a new way.
It is a vacation with a difference.
This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” Jer. 6:16
Come for a Pilgrimage Walk in the stunningly beautiful hillsides of the English Cotswolds. Spend 8 days on a vacation with a difference: walking on the ancient footpaths and pilgrim paths from Chipping Campden to Bath Abbey, on a Pilgrimage with just 12 women. Worship God in the beauty of His creation; take time to think of how we can live our lives as a daily offering of worship to Him; and allow yourself the time and space to exercise spiritually as well as physically. Daily devotional talks will be based on different Walks in Scripture or on verses we learn as we walk. It is an opportunity to develop your muscles physically and spiritually as we walk and talk, pray and sing, reflect and contemplate, listening to that still small voice.
This is a 8 day holiday, walking every day and staying comfortably each night, with our luggage moved for us! The hotels and guesthouses are an eclectic range of historic and charming places, which I have personally inspected and stayed in. From a 16th Century Coaching Inn to a 17th Century Manor House to an 18th Century Bath Townhouse, all are delightful to relax in at the end of a strenuous day in the beautiful countryside.
It is the most satisfying and exhilarating and enjoyable way to be refreshed and renewed physically and spiritually.
8 day holiday includes:
- 7 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- luggage moved each day
- fully guided walking each day
- evening communal devotional times
- essential information on what to bring
- help with getting fit for the walk!
- Emergency backup
What previous pilgrims have said:
“It was wonderful to have devotions each night…they were really helpful talks.”
“It truly was a life changing experience for me; and I met with God in a way I’d never done before.”
“The countryside was great, and the food and the sheep–very cooperative.”
“What wonderful times and memories!”
“It was a challenging time, physically and spiritually, but I want to go again, it was so special!”
“All in all it was fantastic! I haven’t had a group vacation in a long time and now that I know how much fun I had, I’d be willing to do a longer or equally long trip/hike again.”
For the Cotswold Itinerary see here
For information on booking see here
