A Pilgrimage Walk to the 5 Springs nestled in the valley below the ancient Bratton Camp

Description:

Nestled in the valley beneath Bratton Camp, once home to the Iron Age Dubonni tribe, a number of springs issue forth from the chalk and greensand. What significance might these springs have held to the Celtic tribes?

Drawing on archaeological research, this will be an exploration of the sacred landscape. We will walk in the footsteps of those Celtic ancestors, and echoing their veneration of Springs and Rivers - a recognition of the sacred power of water, we'll perform a short blessing at each Spring.

What is the difference between a Walk and a Pilgrimage? Primarily, it is about intention: walking the old tracks becomes a spiritual act when walked with intention – by doing so we help to preserve and strengthen those ancient songlines…….the Earth re-awakens to our heartfelt care, and we are healed in return.

Whilst led by an experienced Druid Ceremonialist, this is an inclusive walk, welcoming of all faiths and none. If you wish to step aside and quietly observe the Blessings rather than take part, please feel free to do so...

We’ll also visit the infamous Bloodstone, where it’s reputed Kind Alfred’s army beheaded the Danes at the Battle of Ethandun. If time, there is the option to visit Edington Priory.

Min age: 18

Level: Moderate (one steep climb)

Distance: 8.7km/5.4 miles

Time: aprox 5 hrs incl breaks

*all timings are approximate as dependent on group pace

Location:

Details of the exact location and parking arrangements will be sent to ticket holders the day before.

To minimise our environmental impact, please car share where possible

NB: It is a legal requirement that all participants sign a Medical Disclaimer and Risk Acknowledgement form before embarking on any walk. Please consider carefully whether the walk suits your physical abilities and allow time before the walk start time to fill in the Consent form.

What to wear/bring:

Sturdy Walking Boots

Warm layers

Waterproof jacket and trousers

Sunscreen

Drinks and snacks, packed lunch if appropriate

Terms and Conditions:

- NO refunds or cancellation- walks will go ahead come rain or shine. In the event Wessex Wildways has to cancel the event due to un-forseen circumstances, you will be refunded.

- Wessex Wildways reserves the right to veto participation

- All participants must comply with instructions

- No dogs

- Adults over 18 only

Wessex Wildways customer privacy notice

This privacy notice tells you what to expect us to do with your personal information.

Contact details

What information we collect, use, and why

Lawful bases and data protection rights

Where we get personal information from

How long we keep information

Who we share information with

How to complain

Contact details

Email

amelia01@hotmail.co.uk

What information we collect, use, and why

We collect or use the following personal information tocomply with legal requirements:

Name

Contact information

We collect or use the following personal information toprotect client welfare:

Names and contact information

Health and wellbeing information

Emergency contact details

We also collect or use the following information toprotect client welfare:

Health information

We collect or use the following personal information fordealing with queries, complaints or claims:

Names and contact details

Lawful bases and data protection rights

Under UK data protection law, we must have a “lawful basis” for collecting and using your personal information. There is a list of possible lawful bases in the UK GDPR. You can find out more about lawful bases on the ICO’s website.

Which lawful basis we rely on may affect your data protection rights which are in brief set out below. You can find out more about your data protection rights and the exemptions which may apply on the ICO’s website:

Your right of access- You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information. You can request other information such as details about where we get personal information from and who we share personal information with. There are some exemptions which means you may not receive all the information you ask for. You can read more about this right here.

Your right to rectification- You have the right to ask us to correct or delete personal information you think is inaccurate or incomplete. You can read more about this right here.

Your right to erasure- You have the right to ask us to delete your personal information. You can read more about this right here.

Your right to restriction of processing- You have the right to ask us to limit how we can use your personal information. You can read more about this right here.

Your right to object to processing- You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data. You can read more about this right here.

Your right to data portability- You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organisation, or to you. You can read more about

Description supplied by the event organiser.