Peak Pilgrimage
Peak Pilgrimage
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
The Peak Pilgrimage is a long distance footpath walk from Ilam to Eyam designed to be enjoyed by all. Nowhere is the walking more lovely, relaxing, accessible and soul-restorative than in the Peak District National Park. But it has an added twist - this is also a pilgrimage walk designed as a spiritual experience. This is neither dreary nor frightening because pilgrimages are meant to be fun!
Duration: More than 3 hours
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lesandevoke
Arundel, UK1 contribution
Oct 2016 • Family
My youngest son and I did the whole of this walk spread over 4 days, and some other members of the family came for either one da or part of a day.
This is a well planned and organised walk and the book is so good in its detail as to the actual walk itself, where to go, and also the description of the places we visited.
Met many interesting people along the route who wanted to know more about the 'Peak Pilgrimage', and was greatly blessed by meeting the gentlemen who was locking up at Baslow on Wednesday 5th.
This was a great 4 days for me - celebrating my 80th birthday and would recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy peace and beauty and s sense of God's Presence,
We visited 12 churches, the only one we could not get into was at Ilam which had not been opened - will have to visit again.
Many thanks
Les Voke
Arundel, Sussex.
This is a well planned and organised walk and the book is so good in its detail as to the actual walk itself, where to go, and also the description of the places we visited.
Met many interesting people along the route who wanted to know more about the 'Peak Pilgrimage', and was greatly blessed by meeting the gentlemen who was locking up at Baslow on Wednesday 5th.
This was a great 4 days for me - celebrating my 80th birthday and would recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy peace and beauty and s sense of God's Presence,
We visited 12 churches, the only one we could not get into was at Ilam which had not been opened - will have to visit again.
Many thanks
Les Voke
Arundel, Sussex.
Written October 13, 2016
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Mark I
St. Andrews, UK3 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
We did the walk over three days and enjoyed it so much. The guidebook (which we ordered via the website) is beautifully produced, fits easily in a pocket and doesn't disintegrate in the rain. The route is delightful, directions easy to follow, hardly any road walking yet nothing strenuous, with delightful views. The idea of visiting twelve different churches en route worked really well - all were open, welcoming and interesting. One even left out a kettle and tea and coffee for weary walkers to help themselves, which was particularly timely on our one wet day! At each church there was a sticker to collect with a bible verse to stick in the guide book. Along with the thoughtful and amusing commentary in the guidebook this gave a spiritual focus to the walk and food for reflection. We broke the journey at a delightful farm B&B at Knotlow and then in a nice B&B in Bakewell. However spending the first night in Hartington would have made a more even spread of distance over the three days. If you were able to take four or five days then you would have more time to visit Chatsworth en route and explore the historic village of Eyam at the end. All in all, highly recommended.
Written March 4, 2016
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jmc1959
Harlington, UK26 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
The Peak Pilgrimage is an excellent short long-distance walk (if that makes sense). I completed it in three days; in retrospect four may have been more comfortable - but really there are so many places to stay en route that you can do it at your own speed. It goes alongside the beautiful River Dove, through valleys and across dales. There are only a couple of steep climbs each day (Gypsy Bank is probably the hardest). Staying in Bakewell is delightful. You can buy a guidebook on the Peak Pilgrimage Website - highly recommended.
Written August 12, 2018
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Nicola J
London, UK104 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
The guidebook for this walk is excellent, and the walk is accessible to everyone of all walking abilities, with options to take the more 'adventurous' or easier routes.
We have done a few sections of this walk and always found them excellent - easy to find, and gorgeous scenery.
I would thoroughly recommend the pilgrimage in its entirety, or if you don't have time, just a section at a time.
We have done a few sections of this walk and always found them excellent - easy to find, and gorgeous scenery.
I would thoroughly recommend the pilgrimage in its entirety, or if you don't have time, just a section at a time.
Written April 11, 2016
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Mick and Sue
20 contributions
Oct 2019
The history of the area seems to ooze out of the stone built church and encourages contemplation of all things spiritual.
Written October 23, 2019
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B F
Wye, UK59 contributions
Sep 2019
Really well put together guide book. Included helpful instructions and hints plus interesting and thought-provoking comments throughout. Thank goodness for the blue arrows along the way!!! :) We were blessed with gorgeous weather. Uplifting experience - physically, spiritually, emotionally......
Written September 26, 2019
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Lawrence B
2 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
We set off from Ashbourne to walk to Ilam, a little anxious about the challenges ahead but the four days(in reality three, we spent a whole day in Ilam), walking the Pilgrimage route to Eyam became a time we will never forget. The clear, detailed directions provided in the guidebook and the welcoming atmosphere within all the churches visited, enabled us to draw closer to each other and to God. We were blessed by the weather, the lovely countryside and the tea shops! The sun highlighting Eyam from the Boundary Stone relating it's history, was a dramatic finally to our journey.
Springfield Senior Six. 8-12 April 2019
Springfield Senior Six. 8-12 April 2019
Written April 27, 2019
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Charles D
Mansfield, UK17 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
We have just completed the Pilgrimage in 2 days with an overnight stay at the YHA at Youlgreave. Perhaps it was the weather, or the excellent company of our group, or the wonderful scenery - or all of this, but this was an experience not to be missed. Joining the congregation for the final hymn at their evening service at Eyam Parish Church reminded us that we are so fortunate to live in such an amazing part of God's kingdom. If you can, try the Pilgrimage yourself. Even if it does not make an impact on your life, and it probably will, it is still an amazing walk.
Written June 24, 2018
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Rocky Road
Eyam, UK10 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
The Peak Pilgrimage walk is circa 35 miles long (39 miles if you take the high route on the hills) and is easily split into 4 sections for relaxed walking. Many people enjoy the challenge of completing the walk over 4 or less consecutive days, but others (me included) like the idea of a more relaxed walk over different weekends. This gives more time to take in the beautiful scenery and contemplate how our ancestors would have lived and worshipped together.
I was very impressed with the standard of the walk, which showed a great deal of care had been taken to provide a variety of scenery, with level walking along the riverside combined with the more strenuous "over hills and down dales".
For people not accustomed to walking in the peaks, I would recommend selecting short sections of the route in order to absorb the beauty around you.
For all people undertaking the pilgrimage, please be prepared for all weathers as it is possible to have cold windy weather, hot sunny weather, and rainy weather all on the same day! (when I did the walk it was particularly hot and plenty of drink was essential). Walking shoes or boots are essential.
I personally found the visits to the churches fascinating, and we were given a warm welcome wherever we went.
The booklet produced for the pilgrimage is a welcome addition with interesting facts and anecdotes. It has obviously been written from the heart, and you can visualise the writer (Bob Jackson) being with you. Of note are the excellent photographs in the book taken by his wife Christine (it is fun spotting the places shown in the photos and working out where they were taken from).
I thoroughly recommend the pilgrimage walk, and encourage people to take time to reflect upon the landscape and enjoy the walk in a relaxing manner rather than complete it in as short a time as possible.
I was very impressed with the standard of the walk, which showed a great deal of care had been taken to provide a variety of scenery, with level walking along the riverside combined with the more strenuous "over hills and down dales".
For people not accustomed to walking in the peaks, I would recommend selecting short sections of the route in order to absorb the beauty around you.
For all people undertaking the pilgrimage, please be prepared for all weathers as it is possible to have cold windy weather, hot sunny weather, and rainy weather all on the same day! (when I did the walk it was particularly hot and plenty of drink was essential). Walking shoes or boots are essential.
I personally found the visits to the churches fascinating, and we were given a warm welcome wherever we went.
The booklet produced for the pilgrimage is a welcome addition with interesting facts and anecdotes. It has obviously been written from the heart, and you can visualise the writer (Bob Jackson) being with you. Of note are the excellent photographs in the book taken by his wife Christine (it is fun spotting the places shown in the photos and working out where they were taken from).
I thoroughly recommend the pilgrimage walk, and encourage people to take time to reflect upon the landscape and enjoy the walk in a relaxing manner rather than complete it in as short a time as possible.
Written May 10, 2018
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Robert C
Sheffield, UK25 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
From Ilam to Eyam, hills and valleys, rivers and edges, stepping stones, warmly welcoming churches, cafes, pubs and ice creams... what a wonderful four days in the Peak District. OK, it was the nicest May Bank Holiday weekend ever, and with over 70 of us for all or part of the journey (ranging in age from 6 to 70+) the company was great, but my advice is... just do it. Buy the guide through the Peak Pilgrimage website, take 3 or 4 days, visit the churches and stamp the guide in each one, enjoy the surroundings and take time to reflect, making it a real spiritual experience.
Written May 9, 2018
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Rebecca J
Cambridge, United Kingdom
I am looking to complete the Peak Pilgrimage between a Friday and a Sunday. Would Hartington and Bakewell be suitable stopovers? Also, how do people get back to their cars at the end of the walk? Is public transport a possibility on a Sunday or is taxi the only option?
Written January 13, 2020
Public transport in the Peak District has been cut so you would need to Google or as the Tourist information centres. Taxi may be the only certain way. Sorry!
Many people in groups leave a car at the end and then travel to the beginning.
Written February 21, 2020
Hi
I’m planning to drive to Ilam this month and then to complete the walk in roughly 3 days. Please can you tell me whether there is anywhere that I can park and leave my car for those 3 days?
Thank you.
Written August 6, 2019
There is the public road at Ilam. I am not sure of the regulations in Ilam Hall car park so you would need to ask. Sorry not to be more helpful. enjoy the beautiful walk.
Written September 13, 2019
Is it possible to leave a car at Ilam? Where would be the best place to park?
Written July 10, 2017
We are not sure about overnight parking in Ilam but there is day parking. For the Peak Pilgrimage we would suggest parking in the free car park at Eyam where we have Parish Council approval.
Written July 16, 2017
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