The UK and Ireland’s best pilgrimage routes to walk this year
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Five of the best pilgrimage routes to walk this summer
- The UK and Ireland offer various pilgrimage routes for walking enthusiasts, providing both physical and mental health benefits.
- The South West Coast Path, England's longest national trail, stretches 1,000km and follows the coastline of Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset.
- The Stonehenge Ancient Day Pilgrimage offers a shorter 11km route exploring Neolithic sites and the surrounding landscape.
- The Via Francigena, a 2,000km path from Canterbury to Rome, includes a 31km section in England featuring historical ruins and art installations.
- Ireland boasts St. Patrick's Way, a 132km trail marking key sites related to the patron saint, and St. Declan's Way, a 115km route with historical significance.