In Come Wind, Come Weather, Janet Lees, a former school chaplain, shares her inspiring journey walking the length of Britain at the age of 60. This book is more than a travelogue; it’s a practical guide to transforming your own walks – physical or metaphorical – into journeys of self-discovery and connection with the world around you.
Pilgrimage, once a niche activity, has gone mainstream. Maybe you too are longing for such a transformative experience that will reconnect you with nature, deepen your faith, and empower you to act on climate change.
This book offers:
● Practical tips and inspiration for planning and undertaking your own pilgrimage
● Profound reflections on faith, nature and the climate crisis, gleaned from Janet’s 1110-mile trek across Britain
● Unique resources tailored to different ecological habitats, from mountains to the sea
● A powerful call to action to protect our planet
No matter your destination or motivation, Come Wind, Come Weather will help you:
● Walk with intention and awareness
● Deepen your connection with the natural world
● Find inspiration for your own prayers and reflections
● Discover fresh perspectives on familiar places
● Expand your environmental activism
Wherever you journey, whatever you do, may you ‘tread gently on the earth’.
Janet Lees is a writer, blogger and member of the Lay Community of St Benedict.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 7
Part One: To be a pilgrim 11
Getting started 12
1. Getting to the line 13
2. Prayers to get going with 15
3. Local saints 16
4. Naming 16
5. The right to roam 17
6. Holy Week 18
7. Music on the way 19
8. Counting 20
9. ‘Thing of the day’ 21
10. Food for pilgrims 23
11. Meeting other travellers 24
12. An app 25
13. Psalm snippets 26
14. Grit 29
15. Challenges and disturbances 30
16. Evening thoughts 31
17. Blessings 32
18. One of those days 33
19. Remembering 35
20. Commitment 35
21. A route 36
22. Lost and found 39
Part Two: Habits for habitats 43
How to use this book 45
1. Coast 47
2. Mountains and moorland 55
3. Routes 63
4. Woodland 72
5. Wetlands and marshes 78
6. Rivers and estuaries 83
7. Agricultural land 90
8. Geological landscapes 97
9. Industrial landscapes 104
10. Urban areas 111
11. Gardens and allotments 118
12. Churchyards 123
Bibliography 134
Resources 135
Locations of photos 137
Index of places 140
About the Author :
Janet Lees is a writer, blogger and member of the Lay Community of St Benedict.
