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Walk the Route with a Group

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The North South Way Peace Camino is designed to be experienced together. Whether you are joining a guided Peace Camino walk or organising your own group, the journey is about connection, shared experience and walking as one for peace. There are two ways to take part:

Join a Peace Camino Walk

Individuals are very welcome to join organised Peace Camino walks delivered by REACT. These walks offer an opportunity to:

  • walk alongside others in a relaxed and welcoming environment
  • connect with people from different backgrounds
  • experience the route with guidance and support
  • take time for reflection, conversation and wellbeing
Our Peace Camino walks are delivered as small-group facilitated walking experiences designed to support connection, reflection and conversation. Registration is essential for all organised walks, and participants must complete the registration process before attending. Unfortunately, individuals who have not registered will not be able to join organised group walks.
 
Each walk follows a simple Walk – Talk – Share approach, creating opportunities for participants to connect with one another, the landscape and themselves. Along the route, facilitators will pause at selected locations to encourage reflection, mindful walking and conversation. Walkers will be invited to engage with the surrounding environment, heritage, waterways and natural landscape, helping to create a meaningful and enjoyable experience that combines walking, wellbeing, connection and peacebuilding.

If you would like to take part, you can view and register to join our upcoming walks here: https://northsouthwaypeacecamino.com/upcoming-events/ 

Alternatively, to register your interest in any future walks and join our mailing list please contact: northsouthwaypeacecamino@gmail.com

Organise Your Own Group Walk

Groups are encouraged to plan and take part in their own Peace Camino experience. This could include:

  • community groups
  • youth groups and schools
  • organisations and workplaces
  • friends and family groups

There is no one way to walk the Peace Camino. Each group creates their own experience. Your group journey can include:

  • choosing a section of the route that suits your needs
  • walking at your own pace
  • building in time for connection and reflection
  • creating a shared experience that is meaningful for your group

Most groups choose to walk one section of the route at a time, creating a manageable and enjoyable experience.

Planning Your Group Walk

We are here to support you in planning your Peace Camino experience. When planning your walk, you can consider:

  • route options – short, medium or longer sections
  • start and finish points
  • group size and pace
  • accessibility needs
  • points of interest along the route


Popular route options include:

  • Portadown to Scarva – a scenic canal section with heritage and nature
  • Scarva to Poyntzpass – a shorter section, suitable for beginners
  • Victoria Lock to Omeath – a coastal route with loughshore views
    Omeath to Carlingford – a shorter coastal walk finishing in Carlingford

We recommend planning transport to and from your chosen start and finish points in advance. While REACT does not provide transport, we are happy to support your group in planning your route.

A Shared Experience

Walking the Peace Camino is about more than the route. It is about:

  • creating space for connection
  • building relationships across communities
  •  taking time to reflect
  • being part of something bigger

Each participant can also receive a Pilgrims for Peace pin as a symbol of their journey and support for peace.

 

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Reflective Peace Camino Walking Plan

Interested in mindfulness, building connections, or reflection? 

We have created this reflective guide which has been developed to support groups walking the route independently. The activities and discussion prompts can be used throughout your journey to encourage conversation, mindfulness, personal reflection and shared learning. 

To download the full plan as a pdf, click here

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Be Part of the Peace Camino Story

We would love you to capture and share your group’s Peace Camino experience. This could include:

  • group photos
  • reflections on your walk
  • stories from your journey

With your permission, these can be shared as part of the growing Peace Camino story, helping to inspire others to take part.

Get Started

If you would like to:

 

join a Peace Camino walk
or
organise a group experience
 
please get in touch:
northsouthwaypeacecamino@gmail.com