The pilgrimage will run from Thursday 29th May to Monday 2nd June inclusive.
Christian CND is delighted to announce our Spring 2025 Pilgrimage, a unique opportunity to journey through faith, activism, and community. This pilgrimage will take us from Sheffield to Hope, weaving through the breathtaking Peak District and stopping at key places of reflection and prayer along the way.
This is more than just a walk – it’s a time to pray for peace, build friendships, and reflect on God’s calling in your life. We invite you to join us as we take these meaningful steps together.
Event Details
Dates:
Thursday 29th May to Monday 2nd June, 2025
Cost:
£175 per person
£150 for Christian CND members
This includes all accommodation and meals but excludes local transport (commuter trains and buses).
Registration:
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your place, please register as soon as possible. A £50 non-refundable deposit is required upon registration (refundable only if Christian CND cancels the pilgrimage).
Itinerary Overview
Thursday 29th May
- Gather at The Homestead in Bamford for an evening meal and settle into accommodation.
Friday 30th May
- Travel to Sheffield for an act of witness overlooking the Forgemasters factory, joined by local CND members.
- Begin the pilgrimage route through Sheffield, stopping at the Cathedral and other churches (TBC).
- Walk circa 10km, returning to Bamford by bus.
Saturday 31st May
- Rejoin the pilgrimage route in Ecclesall, walking through Sheffield’s parks into the Peak District.
- Visit Padley Chapel to learn about the Padley Martyrs.
- Walk from Nether Padley to Hathersage, with the option to shorten the route by train.
- Evening Mass in Bamford.
- Total walk: circa 16.5km.
Sunday 1st June
- Morning worship in Hathersage.
- Walk the Hope Pilgrimage route back to Bamford, passing Burbage and Stanage Edge.
- Total walk: circa 15km.
Monday 2nd June
- Walk to Hope via Ladybower Dam and Win Hill.
- Closing celebration service in Hope before returning home.
- Total walk: circa 9km.
Why Join the Pilgrimage?
As Christians, we are called to go out: “Get thee up into the high mountain” (Isaiah 40:9).
As activists, we know the importance of taking concrete actions towards the world we envision.
As Christian anti-nuclear activists, we have the unique power of prayer to sustain us when the road is long and success seems distant.
Pilgrimage brings together faith, activism, and community. It’s a time to strengthen bonds, experience the beauty of Creation, and reflect on God’s calling. Every step becomes a prayer, a witness, and a step towards the peaceful world we dream of.
In 2023, we walked from Barrow to Grange-over-Sands, spreading awareness, meeting peace groups, and building friendships. In 2025, we invite you to join us for this new journey of prayer and reflection in the Peak District.
Register Today
Read and fill this form to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GrFLD7RmcvE6oRZfoA8V4mFr0UGGClZav2_ERgWGMEo/viewform?edit_requested=true
Don’t miss this chance to take part in a journey that combines faith, community, and activism. For suggestions or queries, please contact our Outreach Manager, Liddy Buswell, at liddy@christiancnd.org.uk.
Let’s walk together, pray together, and build the world we want to see. See you on the pilgrimage!
