👣 The Western Camino walked from Stourport to Stourbridge, and were greeted by Extinction Rebellion Stourbridge!
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Reflections – Day 13
👣 Our Friday 13th was not unlucky! We had a very short 6 mile walk into Coventry today meaning we had lots of time to chat to people as we entered the city and also managed some tourism at Coventry Cathedral! We are staying at Coventry Quakers and had a beautifully wholesome evening with LauraContinue reading “Reflections – Day 13”
Western Camino – Day 9
👣 We left Worcester in the morning to head for Stourport and a rendezvous with the Marches Camino. Highlights of the walk included seeing a rare night heron and a spot of wild swimming. We were met in Stourport by some super local rebels with a banner and a melodian. More spontaneous Morris dancing. ThenContinue reading “Western Camino – Day 9”
Reflections – Day 11 to 12
👣 We’ve explored a lot of farmland over the last two days coming from Daventry to Wolston via Grandborough. Highlights included amazing hospitality at St. Peter’s Church Grandborough and tonight at Wolston St Margarets C of E Church, lurking outside an Amazon Fulfilment Centre, a lunch stop at Wolfhamcote, Warwickshire, United Kingdom (a medieval villageContinue reading “Reflections – Day 11 to 12”
Western Camino – Day 7 to 8
👣 After a blessing from Tewkesbury Abbey yesterday, walkers were accompanied out of town by well wishing locals including local Green Party councillor Cate Cody. A good walk along the Severn to Upton where the group were met by local supporters. After a lovely walk through countryside with the Malvern hills in sight,  finished withContinue reading “Western Camino – Day 7 to 8”
Western Camino – Day 6
👣 We left the lovely Mary DeCrypt Church in Gloucester for a day that whilst rainy, was thrilling in its flatness. We followed quite a bit of the Severn Way along the River Severn and enjoyed the event at Tewkesbury Baptist Church with Tewkesbury Friends of the Earth!
Reflections – Day 10
👣 London Camino Day 10: After a soggy start to the morning in which our waterproofs were properly put to the test for the first time, we enjoyed some very muddy fields as we made our way through some lovely villages to Daventry Methodist Church where we had another great meal and community event! WeContinue reading “Reflections – Day 10”
Reflections – Day 9
👣 London Camino Day 9: We had a brilliant day with warm welcomes at churches in Cosgrove and Yardley Gobion including a chat with some excited students from Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School! We reached St Lawrence Church, Towcester, had yet another fantastic meal cooked for us (Levantine food this time) and spokeContinue reading “Reflections – Day 9”
Western Camino – Day 5
👣 Western Camino Day 5: Over 20 Caministas left Stroud, after a beautiful silent sit at St Laurence’s Church. We were lead by Hugh from St Laurence’s Church who navigated us to Gloucester! Highlights of the walk were a) reaching the top of the Painswick Beacon for lunch b) some very curious cows and c)Continue reading “Western Camino – Day 5”
Letter of Support from the Diocese of Canterbury
We received a letter of support from The Diocese of Canterbury and Canterbury Cathedral who welcome the initiative Camino to COP is taking to call on the UK government and other powerful nations to act now to stop biodiversity loss and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.