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In September 2022, ten ordinary people embarked on an extraordinary journey: a 250-mile pilgrimage from Dragon Hill near Ogbourne St George to Carn Les Boel near Land’s End in Cornwall, following the ancient St Michael leyline. With no set schedule or rigid plan, this was not just a walk—it was an experiment in Kairos, a journey guided by perfect, inner-world timing where magic, synchronicities, and moments of wonder unfolded.
Unlike Chronos—the linear, clock-driven time of the outer world—Kairos invited a slower, more meaningful pace. Over the course of five weeks, the pilgrims walked roughly 10 miles a day, allowing the universe to shape their path. They trusted that generosity, hospitality, and the kindness of strangers would sustain them, offering nourishment, shelter, and connection along the way.
Singing for Their Supper: Stories of the Land and People
Carrying with them the rich tradition of the mummers play, the group performed the tale of George and the Dragon, a story deeply rooted in English folklore. Through this playful and symbolic folk theatre, they opened conversations with the people they met about identity, land, and the future.
What did it mean to be English today? How were people reconnecting with the land? What gave them hope for the future? These were the questions the Strolling Mummers explored as they listened to the stories, ideas, and dreams of the communities they encountered.
Illuminating the Path: A Web of Stories and Connection
The journey uncovered countless ways people were rekindling relationships with the natural world, celebrating cultural traditions, and creating resilient, generous, and hopeful futures. By collecting and sharing these stories, the pilgrims wove a network of inspiration and mutual support—a web of light and connection illuminating the path toward unity and abundance.
Workshops, Moots, and Performances
The Strolling Mummers invited communities along the route to join them in their journey. They offered performances, workshops in folk theatre and storytelling, and informal "moots"—gatherings to exchange ideas, share achievements, and build connections.
Wherever the pilgrims passed through, they performed, shared meals, and connected with local projects aligned with their mission. The hospitality and kindness they experienced reflected the deep generosity of spirit that became a hallmark of their journey.
Following the Pilgrimage
Throughout the pilgrimage, the Strolling Mummers shared their progress on Instagram and Facebook @strollingmummers. Their journey, documented in a video blog playlist, captured the unfolding story of a walk rooted in trust, creativity, and hope for a more unified and kind future.
Watch the video blog playlist here.