When beginning any journey, it's important to ensure you have everything you need to complete it safely.
Being prepared practically for your pilgrimage will allow you to relax and really enjoy your time on our routes.
The 'Before you begin...' section will help you purchase or print route cards and download the route map for use offline.
Along with both of these, we advise that you also take the relevant OS map for the stage(s) you are walking.
Our helpful checklist has details of the map you will need with you, as well as helping you make sure you have everything you need to be safe on your pilgrimage.
You will also find links to groups and associations that will provide advice and guidance to help you keep yourselves safe, protect our livestock and care for our beautiful countryside.
To print route guides and reflections to take with you on your journey, click the DETAILS AND REFLECTIONS button on the section you are walking. This will open a pdf file of the route card which you can then print or download for later.
To buy complete route guides and other merchandise, visit our store by clicking DISCOVER MORE below.
Being prepared for the journey ahead will ensure you get the most from your pilgrimage. This simple checklist will make sure you have the essentials in terms of finding your way.
Don't forget, you will also need water, snacks and (depending on the time of year) waterproofs, suncream, a hat etc.
A great app for walkers to download is what3words. If you ever need to contact the emergency services, or just tell someone where to find you, what3words will give you 3 words which identify your location down to a 3m square. This is particularly helpful when walking in on the moors, or in other countryside where there are few landmarks and even less identifiable roads. Visit www.what3words.com for more information, by clicking the link below.
Devon's beautiful countryside is home to a variety of animals - wildlife, farming and domestic.
The Countryside Code aims to keep them safe, as well as protecting our natural environment.
The link will take you to a summary of the advice, but more detail can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code