![]() The most notable addition to the rejuvenated era of pilgrimage is the Via Francigena, now a very well established path through Switzerland and Italy. ![]() You'll find great walks in Britain and France, like St.Ĭuthbert's Way which winds around the Scottish Borders to the holy island of Lindisfarne, and the World Heritage Site of Mont-St-Michel built on the tiny island off the coast of Normandy. Whether you're truly making a pilgrimage, exploring the world, or simply hiking, Pilgrimage will lead you along deeply historical routes like the 'Jakobsweg' in Germany, between Cologne and Trier. In 1990 the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela recorded less than 5000 pilgrims: today that figure is at least 200,000 a year.Īuthor Derry Brabbs' previous book, Roads to Santiago, focused exclusively on the 'camino' through France and Spain to Santiago de Compostela Pilgrimage revisits this classic route, and nine other inspirational journeys across Europe. ![]() ![]() Pilgrimage in Europe is thriving on a massive scale. ![]() Ten historic pilgrim routes of Western Europe, inspiration for today's long distance walker. ![]()
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