The Lancaster (North) Pilgrim Way is Ready to Walk!
Phil McCarthy • April 11, 2023
The St Mary's Way
A Pilgrim Way from the Cathedral of St Peter in Lancaster to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Cleator.
The walk was first completed over the summer of 2018 by Peter, Benedict, Jacob and Tony Robinson. All photographs on the page and in the booklet were taken by Benedict Robinson.
The magnificent 67 mile route takes in quiet canal side paths, the wide open views of Morecambe Bay, England's longest lake and a climb in the shadow of Lakeland’s highest mountains, finishing at the peaceful grotto built in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes in West Cumbria.
Resources for the inner and outer journeys, walking guidance and the GPX file can be found on the Lancaster (North) page of this website.
André Brouillette, SJ, reflects on how pilgrimage is understood theologically.
We live in a time of threats to the environment and social disharmony. How can walking pilgrimage make a positive contribution to addressing these issues?
In this article Frans A. Vossenberg explores the biblical roots of pilgrimage in the story of Abraham and his covenant with God.
Prayers for before setting out on a walking pilgrimage.
Prayers for while you are on the path.
Prayers for use at the shrine or other destination of the pilgrimage.
Prayer and reflection for after the end of the pilgrimage.
How will your pilgrimage change you? How has it been significant in your life?
Phil McCarthy argues that today walking pilgrimage is a sign of hope and of true freedom.
Phil McCarthy, the Hearts in Search of God Project Lead reflects on pilgrim spirituality, drawing on his solitary walk from Canterbury to Rome.
