SPONSORED WALK

Join us for the second Pilgrimage, a remarkable event that follows the River Irwell from its source near Rawtenstall to the City of Salford.

Led by the Reverend Andy Salmon from Sacred Trinity church, this walk, just under 30 miles will begin at dawn and end around tea time. It will not only provide an astonishing view of the landscape, towns and city that the river passes through, it will also be a time for contemplation and consideration. Last year new friendships were formed on the walk too...

The route is divided into sections, with stops, so that people are able to join and leave as suits fitness levels. There will also be support vehicles with refreshments and first aid. Volunteers will be on hand to supervise the walk at all times.

For safety reasons the numbers are limited to 16 people.

Once you've signed up we will ask you to raise money for Henshaws, the oldest charity in Greater Manchester, who support people with visual impairment. People with sight loss will be on the walk.

Join the Pilgrimage Team on Just Giving here. All money raised goes directly to Henshaws via Just Giving.

Meet Sacred Trinity, Chapel Street 4.15am - approx finish time 5pm. We will provide transport from Salford to the starting point at Deerplay. There is parking available at the church, and locally. 

ROUTE- You are able to leave or join the walk at anytime, but here are the official stop off points, where we will have volunteers and a back up vehicle. Times are approximate. Make sure you have appropriate equipment, including boots that have been worn in. We will have first aid on hand. 

SECTION 1:   5am Deerplay

SECTION 2:   8am Rawtenstall Railway station

SECTION 3:  10.30am Summerseat Railway station

SECTION 4:   11.30am Bury Bridge Rd, next to Bury Grammar

SECTION 5:   2pm Radcliffe Metro Station

SECTION 6:   3.30pm Rainscough Brew

5pm Sacred Trinity, finish