Day 1: Chertsey to Send

The first walk of the pilgrimage is an undemanding route that takes us, for most of the way, along the the River Wey Navigation Canal. There are no hills! It will be a gentle start to our pilgrimage with pleasant scenery including a beautiful view of Newark Priory at an afternoon prayer stop. There is The Queen's Head public house in Weybridge for our lunch and we pass The Anchor in the afternoon.

Pilgrimage Newsfeed - Day 1

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A quiet Saturday morning in Send ... John Chenery Original Tweet

Registration in St Peter's church hall Chertsey John Chenery Original Tweet

Pilgrims at the commissioning service Aidan Simons Original Tweet

Luggage to the van! Aidan Simons

Waiting for the setting off prayers. Aidan Simons

Maurice "I'm sure it's here somewhere!" Aidan Simons

Departure from Chertsey Aidan Simons

Into the grounds of the ruins of Chertsey Abbey Aidan Simons

The vicar leads us in prayer and reflection at the historic abbey site. Aidan Simons

the Diocese of A&B ecumenical walking pilgrimage 2015 is underway.Chertsey Abbey Ruins John Chenery Original Tweet

Chertsey Meads John Chenery Original Tweet

Along the Wey Navigation towards Weybridge. Aidan Simons

Front Markers crossing the historic Old Wey Bridge. Aidan Simons

Lunch at the queens head Aidan Simons Original Tweet

St James' Weybridge, with its unusual clock in the spire (rather than in the tower). Aidan Simons

Amazing altar at St James Weybridge Aidan Simons Original Tweet

Inside St James' Weybridge. Aidan Simons

This guy is taking most of the photos today John Chenery Original Tweet

Warehouses at Coxes Lock Aidan Simons Original Tweet

Decoration on the support of the bridge carrying the M25 Orbital Motorway over the River Wey. Aidan Simons

mandatory train for Jules Martin on Aidan Simons Original Tweet

Drink stop #1 Aidan Simons Original Tweet

Enjoying Clare's wares Aidan Simons Original Tweet

Amazing multi-stemmed tree on the river bank. Aidan Simons

Today's second pub The Anchor at Pyrford Aidan Simons Original Tweet

Prayer stop close to Newark Priory ruins John Chenery Original Tweet

Tineke leads the prayer stop John Chenery Original Tweet

Tineke leads prayers near Newark Priory. Aidan Simons

Newark Priory Ruins. Aidan Simons

Chris, just hanging out. Aidan Simons

Setting off after prayers. Aidan Simons

Prayer stop near Newark Priory Aidan Simons Original Tweet

Setting off after prayers (#2). Aidan Simons

Setting off after prayers (#3). Aidan Simons

Setting off after prayers (#4). Aidan Simons

And they were gone... Aidan Simons

Safely at Lancaster Hall, Send, time to sit down and drink tea. Aidan Simons

The pilgrims have arrived in Send but it is still pretty peaceful.
I was surprised at how pretty the Wey Navigation is and even more surprised to discover the ruins of Newark Abbey. I live in Surrey but I never knew that was there! John Chenery Original Tweet