The Glastonbury way - pilgrimage walk
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Escape the outside world to an ancient & contemplative spiritual atmosphere of this magical, ancient historic place. With a 7.5 mile pilgrimage walk on the Glastonbury way. Route includes visits to the white well, chalice well gardens & the spectacular Tor with wonderful views of the Somerset levels. Followed by a visit to local pubs in the evening.
https://www.glastoncentre.org/the-glastonbury-way.html
The Chalice Well gardens are a place of peace & tranquility. A must for anyone wanting to feel the spiritual healing atmosphere of this restful & ancient sacred space. admission charge £4.50 (card payments only). Assistance & guide dogs only.*mobile phones on silent & no music please.
https://chalicewell.org.uk/about/visiting/
https://chalicewell.org.uk/about/sacred-garden/
The Tor has a long & ancient history and folklore. There is evidence of buildings, before the st.Michael's chapel sited on the top of the Tor, dating back to at least the 11th Century. It's claimed to be the mythical island of Avalon. Great 360 degree viewpoint from the top of the tor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glastonbury_Tor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhAa-LCEey8
meeting point: 1200 for refreshments & lunch at the Top rated, Rainbows end cafe on High street, between Art of Africa and the Goddess & Green man shops. (vegetarian, vegan & gluten free friendly) https://www.rainbowsendglastonbury.com/gallery
Weekend Itinerary (Main walking event Sat)
Fri - meet for evening social drinks (venue TBC)
Sat - walking the Glastonbury way
1000 Explore colourful independent high street shops
1200 meet at Rainbows end cafe
1300 depart from the market cross for walk
1330 visit viewpoint of wearyall hill & Brides mound
1500 Glastonbury Tor
1530 visit the chalice well gardens & the white spring
1700 social drinks at trad. pub, The Riflemans PH
https://normalforglastonbury.uk/the-riflemans-arms/
1930 evening social (TBC)
Sun - TBC
Parking : Norbins rd CP, limited free on street parking or RJ. Draper & Co, Chilkwell St. BA6 8DB very inexpensive £3 all day & 15mins walk to town centre. Good place for parking & also a fantastic historic factory & factory shop selling genuine handmade British sheepskin gloves, slippers & other wares at great prices.
ATTENDANCE : Min. Number of 10 required & maybe subject to cancellation in adverse weather. Please DONT post messages on the day, they are NOT monitored on here. ONLY use Contact No. 07.90.7.27.85.71 before event. Text preferably, or call before or during event only in emergencies.
Please remember if not attending to promptly update your reply to 'Not Going' in consideration to other members on any waiting list. Persistent last minute cancellation, non-commital waitlisting & 'non shows' will be removed from future events. Reliable attendees will take priority over 'wasters'
DON'T PULL OUT IN THE LAST 24 HOURS.