About
Our pilgrimage experiences are open to everyone — whether you're rooted in a particular faith, exploring spirituality for the first time, or simply in need of rest, renewal, and reconnection.
There are two ways you can journey the St Wite’s Way Pilgrimage; a one-day guided walk or a residential retreat.
One-Day Guided Pilgrimage
A carefully curated day long walk with guided reflections, moments of stillness, and time to soak in the beauty of the landscape and the story of St Wite.
Residential Retreat
A multi-day immersive experience that includes the pilgrimage walk alongside communal meals, quiet time, and additional practices of rest and renewal – all held in peaceful accommodation within the heart of West Dorset.
Step into the story
This short film offers a glimpse into the heart of the journey: one shaped by ancient paths, spiritual reflection, and the beauty of creation. Whether you're seeking stillness, connection, or a deeper sense of purpose, St Wite’s Way invites you to walk in the footsteps of generations past – and discover something new along the way.
“Thank you for such a wonderful and thought provoking day. It took me a step forward in my faith and for me this is priceless.”
Angela, a pilgrim
One-day guided experience
Our one day guided pilgrimages create a unique space for personal renewal and spiritual encounter. Supported by experienced guides you will have the opportunity to explore what is stirring in your life to find a deeper connection with the spiritual and the natural.
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All who are seeking rest, restoration and renewal, whatever your faith and tradition.
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Drawing on the life of St Wite, and her personal embodiment of both courageous action and sacred healing, we will literally follow in her footsteps. The heart of our pilgrimage experience starts and ends at St Wite’s shrine, renowned through the ages as a place of healing and renewal. Although her ministry was rooted in Christian spirituality, the activities and reflections we share are not from any particular tradition. There will be plenty of time, space and encouragement to engage with the pilgrimage in and through your own spiritual way.
The 7 mile/6 hr main route takes us to sacred sites associated with St Wite and up onto the Golden Cap, the highest headland on the south coast of England.As we walk, there will be opportunities to stop, reflect and meditate/pray in ‘moments of encounter’ facilitated by our pilgrimage guides.
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The pilgrimage experience is open to everyone, from whatever background. All are welcome. However, it is more suitable for adults.
St Wite’s Way visits sacred sites with a deep history of spiritual pilgrimage and worship, which will be the foundation for our exercises, reflections and discussion. Please engage however you feel comfortable.
West Dorset is stunningly beautiful and the pilgrimage takes place in an area of outstanding natural beauty. You are encouraged to bring notebooks, drawing, or writing equipment, cameras and phones to record the experience.
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Our one day guided pilgrimage experiences cost £50 per person including packed lunch and afternoon refreshments.
There is a small bursary fund supported by past pilgrims to offer a reduction in the cost for those who need it. If you would like to know more, please contact ask@stwitesway.org
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The main routes start and end at the Holy Shrine of St Wite in the church of St Candida and the Holy Cross in Whitchurch Canonicorum DT6 6RQ.
Residential guided retreat
Come and find rest for your soul walking in the footsteps of St Wite, the patron Saint of Dorset. This combined retreat and pilgrimage creates a unique space for personal renewal and spiritual encounter in one of the most beautiful and sacred landscapes in England. Supported by experienced retreat guides you will have the opportunity to explore what is stirring and moving in your life and to find a deeper connection with the spiritual and the natural.
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All who are seeking to go deeper than a one day experience to find rest, restoration and renewal, whatever your faith and tradition, and a time to pause, listen and look more deeply at what matters in your life.
The tradition of St Wite and the history of the place, with its shrine and well, has a particular emphasis on healing - physical healing, restoring us to our true nature and to a healthy balance in our relationships - with others, the natural world and with God.
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We will draw on the life of St Wite as the focus for the retreat and her personal embodiment of both courageous action and sacred healing. We will literally follow in her footsteps, beginning and ending the pilgrimage at her shrine, renowned through the ages as a place of healing and renewal.
Although her ministry was rooted in Christian spirituality, the activities and reflections we share will not be from any particular tradition and there will be plenty of time, space and encouragement to engage with the pilgrimage in and through your own spiritual way.
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The pilgrimage experience is open to everyone, from whatever background. All are welcome. However, it is more suitable for adults.
St Wite’s Way visits sacred sites with a deep history of spiritual pilgrimage and worship, which will be the foundation for our exercises, reflections and discussion. Please engage however you feel comfortable.
West Dorset is stunningly beautiful and the pilgrimage takes place in an area of outstanding natural beauty. You are encouraged to bring notebooks, drawing, or writing equipment, cameras and phones to record the experience.
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Pricing for these residential retreats can be found on our booking page.
There is a small bursary fund supported by past pilgrims to offer a reduction in the cost for those who need it. If you would like to know more, please contact ask@stwitesway.org
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At beautiful Rushay, a quintessential country house in Wootton Fitzpaine. All meals throughout the retreats are included in the cost.
If you want to know more about any aspect of the pilgrimage, before you book, please contact ask@stwitesway.org We would be delighted to assist. Please direct all booking or accommodation enquiries for residential retreats to ask@stwitesway.org. We are here to help.
Dates for 2025
Join us for a unique pilgrimage inspired by the life of St Wite — a woman known for her courage and healing. We’ll walk in her footsteps, beginning and ending at her ancient shrine, a place long associated with renewal. Rooted in Christian tradition but open to all, this retreat offers space to reflect, reconnect, and explore your own spiritual path in a welcoming and unpressured way.
Saturday 9 August
Friday 15 August 2025
Monday 25 August 2025
Saturday 13 September 2025
Friday 19 September 2025
Tuesday 7 October 2025
[Full Residential]
