🌊 A Journey along the River Medway
🗓️ 19th–27th July 2025
This summer, we warmly invite you to join us on a unique journey: a nine-day pilgrimage along the River Medway, from her source to the sea. This is an invitation to come and listen deeply to the River; to explore what it means to be a Friend of the River Medway; to connect with the diverse communities that live alongside her banks; and to reimagine – and create meaningful action – for the River’s future.
The Pilgrimage is built around our three essential streams – the Practical, the Legal, and the Sacred – all of which play an essential role in restoring the River Medway's health and vitality. As we walk, we’ll clear litter from the riverbanks, host citizen science workshops, and share actionable steps to protect and heal the river – from simple choices like using natural detergents to bold initiatives like our mobile compost toilet; we’ll champion the Rights of the River Medway, urging councils, communities, and individuals to formally recognise and declare that the River has rights; and we'll honour the River, connecting with ancient traditions of reciprocity and reverence while celebrating all that she gives.
Whether you’re inspired to join us for just one step or the entire nine days, you are warmly invited. This is a call to remember what it truly means to be Friends of the River Medway – to listen deeply, learn fully, and stand united – and, in doing so, to reconnect with our role as guardians.
We look forward to walking with the River, and for the River, together.
➡️ Register for free via our Pilgrim Sign Up Form
🌊 For a full breakdown of each day’s path and plans, see the Pilgrim Daily Itinerary
💌 Interested in getting involved? Email hello@formedway.org
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🎁 Give to our Crowdfunder
