Sacred Spring Pilgrimage Walk

Sun Jul 19 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm UTC+01:00

Druley Hill | Frome

Wessex Wildways
Publisher/HostWessex Wildways
Sacred Spring Pilgrimage Walk
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A Pilgrimage to the remnant of the once great Selwood Forest, source of the headwaters to 5 Rivers.
About this Event

Description:

A greensand ridge that forms the ancient Forest of Selwood features numerous aquifers that feed the headwaters to no less than 5 rivers, flowing North, East, South and West.

Drawing on archaeological research, this will be an exploration of the Great Forest that places it at the heart centre of the Sacred Landscape.

We will walk in the footsteps of the ancestors, and echoing their veneration of Springs and Rivers - a recognition of the sacred power of water, we'll perform a short blessing at 2 of these Springs, before visiting an Iron Age Hillfort and a Bronze Age Barrow.

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...


Min age: 18

Level: Moderate (one steep ascent)

Distance: 9.2km/5.7miles

Time: Allow 4.5 hrs (including breaks)

*all timings are approximate as dependent on group pace


Location:

Druley Hill car park, Witham Friary, Somerset, England, BA12 6RJ (opposite Druley Hill Farm)

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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

[email protected]


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.
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  • Your right to withdraw consent– When we use consent as our lawful basis you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can read more about this right here.

If you make a request, we must respond to you without undue delay and in any event within one month.

To make a data protection rights request, please contact us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.


Our lawful bases for the collection and use of your data

Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information tocomply with legal requirements:

  • Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Legal obligation – we have to collect or use your information so we can comply with the law. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure, the right to object and the right to data portability.

Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information toprotect client welfareare:

  • Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Legitimate interests – we’re collecting or using your information because it benefits you, our organisation or someone else, without causing an undue risk of harm to anyone. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to portability. Our legitimate interests are:
    • Legitimate interest to collect medical information that may affect a client's ability to participate safely in an activity Wessex Wildways is providing.

Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information fordealing with queries, complaints or claimsare:

  • Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

Where we get personal information from
  • Directly from you

How long we keep information

Our insurers require Personal Information to be stored for a period of 3 years, after which it will be destroyed. Hard copies of your information are safely stored in a locked filing cabinet.


Who we share information with
Others we share personal information with
  • Insurance companies, brokers or other intermediaries
  • Emergency services
  • Third parties:
    • Details are shared with the Leader's Emergency Contact

How to complain

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal data, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.

If you remain unhappy with how we’ve used your data after raising a complaint with us, you can also complain to the ICO.

The ICO’s address:

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Helpline number: 0303 123 1113

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint




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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Druley Hill, Druley Hill, Frome, United Kingdom

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