What is Mary’s Meals’ Walk For Hope?
This year Mary’s Meals is hosting Walk For Hope – Pilgrimages For All, a series of inclusive pilgrimage walks across the UK. Each walk invites you to journey alongside fellow Mary’s Meals supporters and staff, taking time to reflect on our shared work while travelling through places of spiritual significance.
Open to people of all faiths and none, the walks can be joined for a single day, or for the full route. Alongside a shared experience of hope, reflection and community, participants may also choose to donate or fundraise for their walk to help us reach more children with Mary’s Meals.
When and where does Walk For Hope take place?
The series of walks will take place along routes across the UK and Ireland from May through to September 2026. Whether you come on your own or as part of a group, walk with us in celebration of our work, our connections, and some of the most beautiful landscapes the UK and Ireland have to offer.
Find a walk near you
For further information about the Walk For Hope this year, please check out the table below.
| 8-9 May | The Way of Our Lady of Consolation, Arundel and Brighton, England Join us on the beautiful Pilgrim Way for the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton, from the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation at West Grinstead to the Cathedral of Our Lady and St Philip Howard in Arundel. Join us for either one, or both days, on your own or in a parish group. Includes a rare opportunity to see the Secret Chapel at West Grinstead.
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9 May | The Dalmally Walk for Hope, Dalmally, Argyll and Bute, Scotland Join us in the beautiful setting of Dalmally, Argyll, where the Mary's Meals story began for a prayerful day of walking together and reflecting on the Mary's Meals mission. Transport from the Glasgow area, to and from Dalmally, will be available for an additional cost.
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28-30 May | St Mungo’s to St Andrew’s: The Glasgow Pilgrimage of Hope, Glasgow, Scotland Join supporters of Mary’s Meals for a special three-day circular pilgrimage of 30 miles beginning at Glasgow Cathedral and finishing at St Andrew's Cathedral, Glasgow. The route follows scenic riverside paths, peaceful countryside routes and canal walkways. Join us for one, two, or all three days.
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3-5 July | The Hope Pilgrimage, Peak District, England Experience the Hope Pilgrimage in the Peak District, a three-day challenging journey through breathtaking landscapes, nine historic churches, and tranquil spiritual landmarks. There are a range of accommodation options for every wallet, or you can commute to the start of each day’s walk. Join us for one, two, or all three days.
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4 July | Mary's Meals Pilgrimage Day – Knock Shrine, County Mayo The Mary's Meals Pilgrimage Day in Knock Shrine, County Mayo, is an opportunity to meet other volunteers and supporters involved in Mary's Meals and pray for the mission at this International Eucharistic Shrine. We will participate as a group in Rosary, Stations of the Cross and Holy Mass in the Basilica. There is also the opportunity to join the Mary's Meals Choir to sing at Mass.
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5-11 September | The Augustine Camino, Kent, England Join Mary’s Meals and Andrew Kelly, creator of the Augustine Camino, for a fantastic pilgrimage from Rochester Cathedral to the Shrine of St Augustine, Ramsgate via Aylesford Priory and Canterbury Cathedral.Join us for the whole week or individual days. There are a range of accommodation options for every wallet or you can commute to the start each day. Lots of good company guaranteed!
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8 September | The Thames Way City Pilgrimage, Central London Pilgrimage This Pilgrimage will start at Westminster Cathedral and take you alongside the River Thames to the City. You will visit places of faith and also of scholarly interest – there will be something for everyone.
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