Good Friday Walk – 3 April 2026
A Hike – A Pilgrimage – A Witness -The Stations of the Cross
Everyone is very welcome to join this walk, for some or all of the route, which largely follows the Old Corpse Way from Keld to Grinton. It’s about 13 miles and 1,700 feet of ascent.
If you need a lift from Grinton to Keld for the start of the walk, or you’d like transport so you can join the walk later at Muker or Gunnerside, please contact Elizabeth Bedford on 07957 207579 by 31 March at the latest. There’ll be a small charge to cover the cost and availability will depend on demand.
Timings
8.00 am Assemble at Grinton church for pre-booked transport
8.10 am Transport leaves for Keld
8.55 am Assemble in Keld URC for safety chat
9.00 am Short service at Keld URC; walk starts at 9.10 am
10.30 am Service at St. Mary’s Muker, leave 11 am
12.30 pm Gunnerside Methodist Church - lunch stop
1.10 pm Short service at Gunnerside Methodist Church (hot drinks)
1.25 pm Assemble and off
3.30 pm Low Whita Bridge (drink and a biscuit)
5.00 pm Arrive Grinton (Hot Cross buns and tea)
5.30 pm Service in St. Andrew’s Grinton
Post service – transport back up the dale, as far as Keld, if pre-booked.
Children are welcome, as long as they have an accompanying adult. Dogs are also welcome but must be kept on a lead AT ALL TIMES - there will be lambs and other livestock.
You’ll need strong footwear, waterproof clothing and a picnic lunch.
The organisers will lead the walk; however you are responsible for your own safety. The route may change depending on the conditions that day. If the weather is really bad the services will take place as advertised, but there will be no organised walk.