Via Beata: Way of Blessing

The Via Beata is a pilgrimage route over four hundred miles long. The project aims to establish a trail of artworks (way-stations) across the UK from east to west, roughly following a line from Lowestoft in Suffolk to St David's in Pembrokeshire. These way-stations are being linked by existing footpaths and public rights-of-way so that pilgrims can walk or ride across the UK and be presented with the good news about Jesus. The way-stations are located in a variety of places; some are on public land, some are on land owned by churches and others are on private land next to a public footpath. In 2009, the first way-station was established in Banham, Norfolk. It is proposed to place them approximately ten miles apart along the whole length of the route. The artworks are designed to communicate the message of Jesus in an accessible way for people of all ages and are produced by way of commission or by church and community groups. A number of churches and church organisations are offering a place for pilgrims to stay as they walk the route. Detailed downloadable route guides are available on the Via Beata website.