A note for any pilgrims using our walkers guidebook, available through our online shop on this website
when the guidebook was being written, we were advised by two experienced walkers that the Ousdale Burn part of the John O’Groats Trail was decidedly tricky. So we advised using the A9 between the Ousdale Broch and the car park at Badbae. The JOGT people have made improvements to this section of their trail and feedback from one of our trustees is that it is now preferable to coping with the ever-increasing traffic on the A9.
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Who are we?
The Northern Pilgrims’ Way Group is a collection of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, brought together almost by chance. What we all have in common is a desire to encourage people to explore this little-known part of Scotland. For some in the group, the main interest is in the spiritual benefits of pilgrimage, for others it is the history attached to these ancient pilgrims – a history that deserves to be better known, and for yet more it is a desire to improve the prosperity of the area by encouraging tourism. Of course, some of the group are interested in two or even all three of these areas!
The Northern Pilgrims’ Way Group has its origins in another group - the Caithness Book Club! It was research undertaken by members of the book club that highlighted the history behind the pilgrimage route and inspired others to re-establish this route. For more details, see the section on the Northern Saints Trails.
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Explore the North Highlands and experience the paths walked long before us.
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On the right is an interactive map by the British Pilgrimage Trust which highlights the Northern Pilgrims' Way. Use this link to see the British Pilgrimage Trust website where you can request downloadable GPS files of the Northern Pilgrims' Way which are easily used by your smartphone's map app. These files can be sent to you by email.
‘In Their Footsteps’ is a companion to the walkers guidebook (available through our online shop). It discusses various general topics ranging from ‘What is a pilgrimage’ to the Highland midge before accompanying the pilgrim along the route, giving relevant historical details on the sites passed through. Click on the image to go to Amazon, where the book can be bought for £12.