Pilgrim Cross is an inclusive Easter pilgrimage that has been bringing Christians together since 1948. Whether joining virtually or walking for one, three or seven days, across our different ‘legs’ we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexualities, physical abilities and stages of faith. Along the way, we build lasting community with fellow pilgrims and those who host us. Our journey culminates as we gather at the ancient pilgrimage site of Walsingham on Good Friday to celebrate the Easter weekend together. If you seek deeper faith, friendship or time for reflection, there is a place for you.
Thursday 25 March 2027 - 1 day walking + Easter Weekend
Category 1: £65, Category 2 & 3: £45
A chance to chat, pray and discuss. We welcome everyone, regardless of sexuality or gender, young and mature.
Sunday 21 March 2027 - 5 days walking + Easter weekend
Category 1 families: £310 (adults), £255 (children aged 17-18), £180 (children aged 12-16); Category 2 families: £200 (adults), £145 (children aged 17-18), £70 (children aged 12-16); Category 3 families: £140 (adults), £85 (children aged 17-18), £10 (children aged 12-16)
Heacham Leg follows the North Norfolk Coastal Path and enjoys the beaches, sea views and sand dunes. It welcomes families with children in year 8 and above.
Sunday 21 March 2027 - 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.
Sunday 21 March 2027 - 5 days walking + Easter weekend
Category 1 families: £465 (adults), £255 (children aged 3+); Category 2 families: £355 (adults), £145 (children aged 3+); Category 3 families: £295 (adults), £85 (children aged 3+)
Wells is a group for families bringing everyone together in fellowship.
Friday 19 March 2027 - 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!
Sunday 21 March 2027 - 5 days walking + Easter weekend
Category 1 families: £310 (adults), £255 (children aged 17-18), £180 (children aged 12-16); Category 2 families: £200 (adults), £145 (children aged 17-18), £70 (children aged 12-16); Category 3 families: £140 (adults), £85 (children aged 17-18), £10 (children aged 12-16)
We're a group of families with secondary school age children: year 8 and upwards.
Friday 19 March 2027 - 7 days walking + Easter weekend
Category 1: £250, Category 2: £120, Category 3: £60, New pilgrim: £30
Northern is a year-round community that doesn't end when we reach Walsingham.
Friday 19 March 2027 - 7 days walking + Easter weekend
Category 1: £290, Category 2: £175, 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.
Friday 19 March 2027 - 7 days walking + Easter weekend
Category 1: £290, Category 2: £180, Category 3: £90
The original leg of Pilgrim Cross, we follow an ancient pilgrimage route with long established connections with the communities on our way.
Friday 19 March 2027 - 7 days walking + Easter weekend
Category 1: £220, Category 2: £110, Category 3: £50, 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.
Friday 19 March 2027 - online 7 days + Easter weekend
Category 1: £40, Category 2 & 3: £20
X Leg is the virtual leg of Pilgrim Cross – a pilgrim community you can join from the comfort of your sofa.
“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”
Wondering if Pilgrim Cross is for you? Nick, this year’s leader of Midland Leg, gives an alternative take on what defines the PX experience for him Turning People into Pilgrims on Midland Leg It’s hump day, which on the full week ‘legs’ (i.e. walking group), is Tuesday; and I could be in Mexico, judging from […]
“When you make friends on Peg Leg you can’t wait until next year to see them all again. It’s great! We hope to see you on our leg this year.” – Nathalie from Peg Leg explains why she can’t wait to do it all again this year!
What does it mean to be a Pilgrim of Hope in this Jubilee year? Read on to find out more from Kate!
Father Paul explains how and why we celebrate Easter.
Green Belter, Dom shares about their time at Greenbelt 2024 as part of the Pilgrim Cross Community.
Meet our new General Organising Director for 2025!
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.
We are seeking a new Treasurer to work in partnership with our Student Cross Assosciation (SCA) Committee!
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.
