Simply divine! The best pilgrimage hikes, from Canterbury to Spain and Norway

Simply divine! Easter is the perfect time to plan a pilgrimage walk - and here we reveal some of the most heavenly, from Canterbury to Norway to Spain packages READ MORE: Magical places to visit for adventure in a preserved Greece revealed
By Steve Hardy for The Daily Mail
Posted: 08:50 BST, 09 April 2023 | Update: 08:50 BST, 09 April 2023

Modern walkers are increasingly discovering the best routes taken by ancient pilgrims. Today, more and more of these sacred hikes are available as vacation packages.
This is partly due to the success of the Camino de Santiago, which has sparked a revival in the exploration of spiritual pathways.
Travelers are finding that these opportunities for slow travel adventures are all the better because of their inspiring historical stories.
Hikers increasingly like to think while walking. We have chosen the traditional pilgrimage routes which are a step ahead of the others.
A slice of old England

Traveling one of England's most historic and sacred footpaths, The Pilgrim's Way offers medieval pilgrimage views of the classic Downlands countryside between St Swithun's Shrine, Winchester, and the main pilgrimage site of Canterbury Cathedral. .
Highlight: Begins by claiming the traditional "traveller's share" - rations of beer and bread - at Winchester Hospital for free. .

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Simply divine! The best pilgrimage hikes, from Canterbury to Spain and Norway

Simply divine! Easter is the perfect time to plan a pilgrimage walk - and here we reveal some of the most heavenly, from Canterbury to Norway to Spain packages READ MORE: Magical places to visit for adventure in a preserved Greece revealed

By Steve Hardy for The Daily Mail

Posted: 08:50 BST, 09 April 2023 | Update: 08:50 BST, 09 April 2023

Modern walkers are increasingly discovering the best routes taken by ancient pilgrims. Today, more and more of these sacred hikes are available as vacation packages.

This is partly due to the success of the Camino de Santiago, which has sparked a revival in the exploration of spiritual pathways.

Travelers are finding that these opportunities for slow travel adventures are all the better because of their inspiring historical stories.

Hikers increasingly like to think while walking. We have chosen the traditional pilgrimage routes which are a step ahead of the others.

A slice of old England

The Pilgrim's Way is an old trail from Winchester to Canterbury Cathedral (above) in Kent

Traveling one of England's most historic and sacred footpaths, The Pilgrim's Way offers medieval pilgrimage views of the classic Downlands countryside between St Swithun's Shrine, Winchester, and the main pilgrimage site of Canterbury Cathedral. .

Highlight: Begins by claiming the traditional "traveller's share" - rations of beer and bread - at Winchester Hospital for free. .