Durham Cathedral launches six-day walking pilgrimage and retreat
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Durham Cathedral is inviting people to take part in a new six-day walking pilgrimage, marking the first time the Cathedral has offered an experience of this kind.
Developed as part of the Cathedral’s growing work in pilgrimage, the new retreat combines guided walking with opportunities for prayer, reflection and shared community.
The six-day retreat will begin on Wednesday, August 19, and will bring together a small group of up to 15 pilgrims who will join the journey on foot along the Way of Light Northern Saints Trail – travelling between Heavenfield and Durham.
Throughout the retreat, pilgrims will stay at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, in Durham, where accommodation and meals will be provided each evening
Reverend James Shelton, director of the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer at Durham Cathedral, said: “It’s an exciting time to be launching this six-day walking pilgrimage and retreat – the first time we have offered an experience of this kind.
"Pilgrimage has always been at the heart of Durham’s story, and this new journey creates space for people to slow down, walk together and encounter God in new ways.”
He added: “The partnership with Ushaw adds a rich dimension to the experience, connecting people with the deep heritage and spiritual life of this region.
"Whether people come with strong faith, curiosity or simply a desire to reflect, we hope this will be a meaningful and transformative journey.”
Places on the six-day walking pilgrimage and retreat are limited, and can be booked online at https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/.