Tread lightly
"What a wildly wonderful world, God!"
Psalm 104:24 (The Message)
Tread lightly
At Devon Pilgrim, our concern is not simply for the spiritual journey of pilgrims.
We believe that creation is a gift to humanity; one we have squandered and mistreated.
The climate crisis facing our world will have significant impact on the environments we live, work and play in.
As pilgrims in this world, we seek to consider, connect with and care for creation.
What does it mean to Tread Lightly?
To tread lightly is to engage with creation in a way that has a positive impact;
to leave no mark on the places we visit save the footprints we leave behind.
We seek to fully appreciate, and indeed celebrate, the rich variety of environments that this county provides - from sea to moor, high tor or valley, from remote rural community to bustling city.
To tread lightly goes beyond our pilgrimage journeys, and means embracing a lifestyle with both spiritual and ethical values.
We invite you to Tread Lightly as you wander and wonder.
Take time surrounded by the beauty of creation in our amazing county, to reflect on your impact on the environment both as an individual and as part of a society seeking to live more lightly on the planet.
Take nothing but photos,
leave nothing but your footprints.
Tread Lightly with Devon Pilgrim
Considerate engagement
While Devon’s countryside can often feel remote, much of the land our routes walk through is home to people and animals.
Remember the Countryside Code when walking our routes – especially consider how your presence on the route might affect those who live and work in the area, as well as the animals who live on the land.
Leave gates as you find them, read instructions and listen to any directions given by farmers moving livestock.
And obviously you will take your rubbish home with you, but how about taking an extra bag with you and doing a litter pick along the way?
Tread Lightly and have a positive impact on the environment you find yourself in, wherever that may be.