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The Athelstan 1100 Pilgrim Way Walk from Malmesbury to Kingston - Starting 18th August

The Athelstan 1100 Pilgrim Way Walk from Malmesbury to Kingston - Starting 18th August

This summer - walk with the Mayor of Malmesbury on the Athelstan 1100 Pilgrim Way Walk to Kingston upon Thames.

It is a great chance to be part of a unique, sociable, symbolic – and fun - community event. 

Starting on Monday 18th August, you can join the Mayor of Malmesbury, Cllr Stephen James, on a walk from Malmesbury to Kingston upon Thames. It is taking place to mark the strong connection between both towns and our celebrations of Athelstan becoming king. There are eleven daily stages and many stretches will be on the Thames Path National Trail. The towns along the way are getting involved! Those on the final day will arrive in Kingston at 10:30am on Thursday the 4th September to be part of the events highlighting the 1100th anniversary of Athelstan’s coronation.

You can choose to be on all the stages, some of the stages, one of the stages or part of a stage. It is a great chance to involve family, friends and meet others from Malmesbury and along the way. Have a look at the information sheet and if you are interested just email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or register your interest on the events page.

Stop Press: The opening walk from Malmesbury to Cricklade on Monday 18th August is 14.25 miles. If that feels like too much but you want to be part of the first day action there will be stopping points at Garsdon (3 miles) and Ravenswood (7 miles).