Pilgrimage in Britain: British Pilgrimage Trust releases 2025 list of the country’s most popular pilgrimage routes
New route data released today by the British Pilgrimage Trust shows growing interest in pilgrimage routes within Britain, offering an alternative to travelling abroad.
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Tuesday, January 6 2026
The British Pilgrimage Trust today publishes its 2025 list of the most-downloaded pilgrimage routes across England, Wales and Scotland.
The charity’s 2025 route data shows strong demand for both ancient long-distance paths and short, accessible micro-pilgrimages across Britain. Since 2014, the charity has built the largest online repository of British pilgrimage routes and places.
Today’s pilgrims cite wellbeing, nature connection and cultural heritage as key motivations, alongside spiritual practice...
