Launching our New ‘Abbots’ Way’ Pilgrimage… Why not join us on Saturday 13th September, Yorkshire Churches Day, when a group of us will meet at Sawley, nr Ripon, at 10.30am (parking on the village green), to start an accompanied walk of our new pilgrimage walk: The Abbots’ Way? The first church stop will be St Michael and All Angels, Sawley, and second, St Mary’s, Studley Royal (open 11.30am-3.30pm). From there, we’ll head towards St Cuthbert and St Oswald, Winksley. Additional toilet facilities are available nearby. Our final church visit will be to St Lawrence’s, Aldfield, before heading back across the River Skell, and up to Sawley. The whole route is about 9 miles, which should take about 6 hours, including breaks, walking at a gentle pace. There may be an option of losing a section, for those seeking something shorter. The going is moderate, and there are a number of stiles to cross. Stout footwear is recommended, and waterproofs, in case of rain. You’ll need to bring packed lunches & a drink. Of course, the ‘draw’ at the end is The Sawley Arms!

On Saturday 13th September some of the churches across the Benefice will be open, as part of the Yorkshire Historic Churches Day.

The latest Fountain magazine is now live on the web site. Please check out the Fountain tab at the top of this page for the latest news and events from the Benefice.

We are in the process of updating the website, please bear with us as all items are not fully operational.