Walk from Winchester to the Hospital of St Cross

Walking beside ancient water meadows, pilgrims can follow the ancient medieval path from the Cathedral to this historic site, ‘England’s oldest charitable institution’.  On the way, walkers will learn something of the history of pilgrimage and its use as a contemporary form of prayer and contemplation.  The circular route returns past St Catherine’s Hill along the route immortalised by Keats’ Ode to Autumn.

This is a return trip of  approximately 4 miles.  The route is uneven at times and can be muddy; good footwear is essential and an active level of fitness required.

Meet at Festival welcome desk at the Cathedral West Door

Sally Welch will be speaking later in the day at her session Look Back, Be Still, Look Forward

Speakers

Sally Welch

Sally Welch is the Vicar of the Kington group of parishes in Herefordshire, along the route of the Offa’s Dyke long-distance footpath.  She is the author of  a number of books on pilgrimage and journeying spirituality.