NB We have reached capacity and registration for the walking pilgrimages to the Church of St Francis of Assisi in Nailsea has now closed!

The way is mostly along public footpaths, but several busy roads must be crossed. There are gentle hills. Some sections may be muddy.

The path climbs steeply to leave Clevedon and then follows a ridgeway through Norton's Woods. The M5 is crossed by bridge and the way descends to Tickenham. Farmland is crossed and finally there is a section through the outskirts of Nailsea to reach the church of St Francis of Assisi. There are no public toilets enroute.

Planned timetable (NB timings may have to be changed

13.00 Gather at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Clevedon  for prayer followed by a health and safety briefing

13.15 Set off

14.30 Break for drinks

14.45 Set off

16.30 Arrive at the Church of St Francis of Assisi, Nailsea

Refreshments and the opportunity to use the toilets

17.15 Those who wish to do so can finish their pilgrimage

18.00 Vigil Mass for the Feast of the St Francis of Assisi

There are buses back to Clevedon, for example:

• There is an X11 bus at 17.14 from Ash Hayes Rd bus stop which is about 3 minutes walk from the Church of St Francis of Assisi.

For more details and updates re buses please visit Travel West.

Learn more about the route using the interactive map below. 

NB Registration is now closed.