People are disconnected from nature and rural areas are in decline. There is a need for powerful practices to assist with promoting mental health. Many are also disenchanted with modern exercise regimes. Walking in the countryside and urban centres has seen a resurgence but we feel that there is another dimension of purpose and inner exploration to add to the outer journey. There is also a need for a network of low-cost accommodation for one-night stays on long-distance journeys.

We will build routes, infrastructure and support for pilgrimage all around Britain; create a community to support the work of the BPT and other organisations by supporting them in return; communicate to create understanding, awareness and involvement and thereby make pilgrimage popular, with strong participation across Britain. Much of the core infrastructure is already in place - off-road footpaths, under-used churches, pubs and village shops. We plan to join the dots and promote it all.