EASTER 2026 Walking to Walsingham in the love of Christ, praying as a community.

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Booking for Pilgrim Cross 2026 is now open.

Please look through our site to find out more about our 2026 pilgrimage. If you have any questions not answered here, please contact us.

Pilgrim Cross is an inclusive Easter pilgrimage for all Christians. Whether joining virtually or walking for one, three or seven days our pilgrimage has options to suit all physical abilities, ages and levels of faith. We build community with those we walk alongside and the communities who host us on our way. This journey culminates on Good Friday where we join together, young and old, to celebrate the Easter weekend in Walsingham – an ancient site of pilgrimage. Whether you are looking to deepen your faith, find like-minded people or just taking some time to think, there’s something for everyone.

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All are welcome

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financial help available

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Heacham Leg – ‘Newest’

Heacham Leg – ‘Newest’

Sunday 29 March 2026 - 5 Days walking + Easter Weekend

Category 1 families: £300 (adults), £250 (children age 17-18), £175 (children age 12-16); Category 2 families: £190 (adults), £140 (children age 17-18),  £65 (children age 12-16); Category 3 families: £130 (adults), £80 (children age 17-18),  £5 (children age 12-16)

Heacham Leg is the newest Leg to the pilgrimage and welcomes families with children in year 8 and above.

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Wensum Leg – ‘Awesome’

Wensum Leg – ‘Awesome’

Sunday 29 March 2026 - 5 Days walking + Easter Weekend

Category 1 families: £300 (adults), £250 (children aged 17-18), £175 (children aged 12-16); Category 2 families: £190 (adults), £140 (children aged 17-18), £65 (children aged 12-16); Category 3 families: £130 (adults), £80 (children aged 17-18), £5 (children aged 12-16)

We're a group of families with secondary school age children: year 8 and upwards.

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Wells Leg – ‘Community’

Wells Leg – ‘Community’

Sunday 29 March 2026 - 5 Days walking + Easter Weekend

Category 1 families: £440 (adults), £245 (children aged 3+); Category 2 families: £320 (adults), £130 (children aged 3+); Category 3 families: £280 (adults), £90 (children aged 3+)

Wells is a group for families bringing everyone together in fellowship.

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Peg Leg – ‘Activity’

Peg Leg – ‘Activity’

Sunday 29 March 2026 - 5 Days walking + Easter Weekend

Category 1 families: £560 (adults), £300 (children aged 4+), £70 (children aged 1-3); Category 2 families: £450 (adults), £190 (children aged 4+), £20 (children aged 1-3); Category 3 families*: £390 (adults), £130 (children aged 4+), £0 (children aged 1-3)

The oldest family leg, Peg contains all the elements of a pilgrimage with a twist.

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Essex – ‘Ice cream’

Essex – ‘Ice cream’

Friday 27 March 2026 - 7 Days walking + Easter Weekend

Category 1: £200, Category 2: £100, Category 3: £60, New pilgrim discount: £30

Essex is the most coastal adult walking route, taking in the sights of sea, sand, fields and an ice cream stop!

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London – ‘the easy-going leg’

London – ‘the easy-going leg’

Friday 27 March 2026 - 7 Days walking + Easter Weekend

Category 1: £240, Category 2: £130, Category 3: £70

The original leg of Pilgrim Cross, we follow an ancient pilgrimage route with long established connections with the communities on our way.

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Midland – ‘Joyous’

Midland – ‘Joyous’

Friday 27 March 2026 - 7 Days walking + Easter Weekend

Category 1: £270, Category 2: £160, Category 3: £115

Midland is a friendly, funloving and faithful leg. We are a lively and inclusive group, always ready to sing, dance and enjoy life.

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Northern – ‘Late-night conversations’

Northern – ‘Late-night conversations’

Friday 27 March 2026 - 7 Days walking + Easter Weekend

Category 1: £250, Category 2: £120, Category 3: £55, New pilgrim: £30

Northern is a year round community that doesn't end when we reach Walsingham.

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Ely – ‘Three Days’

Ely – ‘Three Days’

Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 3 Days Walking + Easter Weekend

Category 1: £250 Category 2: £125 Category 3: £85

Ely has a shorter route than most, making it ideal for those unable to walk for the whole week.

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Easter – ‘The Taster Leg’

Easter – ‘The Taster Leg’

Thursday 2 April 2026 - 1 day walking + Easter Weekend

Category 1: £60, Category 2 & 3: £40

If you have never been on Pilgrim Cross before, why not join us to find out what it is all about. We welcome everyone, regardless of sexuality or gender, young and mature.

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X-Leg – ‘Journey of the mind’

X-Leg – ‘Journey of the mind’

Friday 27 March 2026 - 7 Days + Easter Weekend

Category 1: £40, Category 2 & 3: £20

Xleg is the virtual leg of Pilgrim Cross – a pilgrim community you can join from the comfort of your settee.

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Oxford – ‘Finding God in everything’

Oxford – ‘Finding God in everything’

Friday 27 March 2026 - 7 Days walking + Easter Weekend

Category 1 £290, Category 2 £180, Category 3 £120

The Oxford route is a bit like our journey with God - it may not be the most direct, but we get there together in the end!

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Kettering – ‘Students and young adults’

Kettering – ‘Students and young adults’

Friday 27 March 2026 - 7 Days walking + Easter Weekend

Category 1: £200, Category 2: £110, Category 3: £60

Kettering walks through three counties- Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, taking in beautiful villages and long stretches of fen.

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Testimonials / kind words from fellow pilgrims

“The Easter Vigil felt so much like coming home!”

“The joy of seeing the children grow in their faith - although they would say it was all about playing, craft and cake!”

“what a fantastic week that was!”

”Pilgrim cross… is not so easy to describe in words… I was most impressed with the singing, drinking and laughter - I realised that faith was not only about attending mass, reading the Bible, fasting and so on, it could also be spontaneous and celebrated in many ways.”

“It’s one of the best weeks in the year.. can’t wait!”

“Being on PilgrimCross takes me away from all the stress and pressures of everyday life I really appreciated the time and space it gave - it cleared my head.”

”My most valued friendships were made on Pilgrim Cross.”

“Friendship, fellowship, spiritual renewal, and generally an amazing week of pilgrimage with an incredible group of fellow pilgrims and hosts along the route”

“loved every step of sharing the journey”

BLOG / get news!

Pilgrims of Hope

Posted on April 7, 2025 Comments Off on Pilgrims of Hope

What does it mean to be a Pilgrim of Hope in this Jubilee year? Read on to find out more from Kate!

What being a ‘Green Belter’ really means!

Posted on September 11, 2024 Comments Off on What being a ‘Green Belter’ really means!

Green Belter, Dom shares about their time at Greenbelt 2024 as part of the Pilgrim Cross Community.

Michèle Crawford

Posted on March 16, 2024 Comments Off on Michèle Crawford

Following International Women’s Day and Celebrating 30 years of Female Ordination in the Church of England we wanted to take the time to reflect on a woman who gave so much to our pilgrimage over the years: Michèle Crawford. Here close friend Damien Sweeney reflects on their friendship, impact on the pilgrimage and spirituality.

Could you be the next SCA Treasurer?

Posted on March 15, 2024 Comments Off on Could you be the next SCA Treasurer?

We are seeking a new Treasurer to work in partnership with our Student Cross Assosciation (SCA) Committee!

Dr John Bryden

Posted on December 13, 2022 Comments Off on Dr John Bryden

It is with our deepest sorrow and greatest admiration that we announce the death of Dr John Bryden, a Student Cross trustee, on the 17 November 2022.

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The destination

Walsingham Shrine – Friday Market,

High St, Walsingham NR22 6BP

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