Yes! We want to help people walk and pray the route as confidently as possible. We have put together a dedicated page with maps, guide books and practical information for pilgrims. You can find everything on our Walking the Via Beata page.

Yes. There is an interactive map of the whole route. You can also download the latest GPX data for your Garmin, phone, or whatever you are using to navigate, from the Walking the Via Beata page.

Yes. On the Walking the Via Beata page, you will find downloadable guide books for each section of the route. These sections are usually around 10 miles long and, where possible, begin and end at an artwork or way-station.

The Via Beata began as a trail of artworks for pilgrims to visit. The walking route grew from the desire to join these places together across the country.

Now, some years later, there are dozens of artworks across the UK, usually housed within places where pilgrims can pause, sit and reflect. Each artwork contains a Bible verse and something of the gospel. Many are handmade and traditionally carved from oak, while others are made from materials such as stainless steel or stone.

If you are able to walk at a steady pace of around 10 to 12 miles per day, you can expect to complete the journey in a little over 40 days.

We are in the early stages of building a database of places where pilgrims can stay either free of charge or at heavily discounted rates — from camping at a church to staying at a conference centre, retreat house, bed and breakfast, or similar accommodation.

A map and further information can be found near the bottom of the Walking the Via Beata page.

Yes. Like many pilgrimage routes around the world, the Via Beata has a special passport for pilgrims. Passports are purchased through the website and are individually stamped and entered into a ledger. You can order one from our Via Beata passport page.

The Via Beata passport helps show your credentials as a genuine pilgrim. It also allows you to collect rubbing impressions from artwork locations as a memento of your journey, access discounted accommodation where available, and gain entry to each of the three cathedrals along the route.

Yes. We are always looking for people who can help support the Via Beata. One practical way is by becoming a Walking Warden — we would love to find people who can “adopt” part of the route, walk it at least two or three times a year, and report back any problems.

You can find out more about becoming a Walking Warden, or explore other ways to help the Via Beata.

Absolutely. Pilgrim Suppers are happening monthly in different places across the country — simple gatherings for food, fellowship, prayer and encouragement.

You can find out more about Pilgrim Suppers, including whether there is one in your area or how to host one yourself.

Each year, in South Norfolk and mid Wales, we gather for the Via Beata Supporters’ Weekend — a chance to meet others involved with the route, hear about progress, and share something of the hopes and dreams for the next season.

If you would like to hear about future gatherings, you can sign up to our newsletter.

If you have a practical artistic skill such as wood carving, metalwork or stone masonry, and would like to get involved, please do get in touch. There is also a weekly Via Beata workshop where you can learn wood carving and contribute to the artworks of the route.

Please email admin@viabeata.co.uk if you would like to explore this further.

We are always glad to hear about possible new locations along the route. Your location does not have to be a church — there are artworks in campsites, pubs, conference centres and chapels across the route.

Take a look at our map of existing and potential artwork locations. If you live near a yellow diamond, we are particularly interested to hear from you.

If your location is suitable and chosen as a future way-station, the organisation creates the artwork for your location free of charge. We simply ask that you are willing to host a commissioning event.

We are really keen to hear about problems with the route. Please use our route issue reporting form to let us know what you have found — we have a system to pass this on to the relevant local authorities.

If you have accommodation on or near the route and can offer free or substantially discounted rates for genuine Via Beata pilgrims, we would be very glad to hear from you.

You can register your interest using our Via Beata accommodation form.