01 - 08 Sep 2025
A walking pilgrimage from Oxford to the EXCEL centre in London. Walking for peace, in protest against the DSEi arms fair, and against our government's complicity in the arms trade.
What?
A walking pilgrimage from Oxford to the EXCEL centre in London. Walking for peace, in protest against the DSEi arms fair, and against our government’s complicity in the arms trade.
Date: Monday 1st – Monday 8th September.
We will gather in Oxford on Monday 1st, then walk from Tuesday 2nd arriving at the DSEi Arms Fair, at the EXCEL centre on Monday 8th. This is the eve of the arms fair opening
The route will be
2nd Sept: Oxford to Watlington
3rd Sept: Watlington to High Wycombe
4th Sept: High Wycombe to Rickmansworth
6th Sept: Rickmansworth to Wembley
7th Sept: Wembley to Westminster
8th Sept: Westminster to the EXCEL centre
We are still looking for offers of hospitality and welcome along the way, if you live near the route please get in touch.
Accommodation
In order to keep the pilgrimage as low-cost as possible we will we welcomed by individuals and groups along the way. Accommodation is likely to be a mixture of floors and/or private homes.
Similar food will mostly be provided by people along the route.
Cost
We have received some generous donations from supporter organisations. Our hope is that the pilgrimage will be free for walkers, however we may need to ask those who are waged to pay a small amount, we will be able to give a more accurate assessment of this nearer the start date.
Who is welcome?
We want to welcome as wide a group of people as possible, but a certain level of fitness is needed to be able to walk the route. The first few days will be cross country walking, the later days city walking. We will be covering between 10 and 15 miles each day.
We’re will have support cars available to carry overnight bags, and to give lifted to tired pilgrims.
Under 18s are welcome to join us during the day time, but will not be allowed to stay overnight.
Under 16s will need to come with a responsible adult.
Do I have to walk the whole way?
We welcome those only able to join us for a day or two along the route.
Expression of interest
Please fill in the form below to express your interest in the pilgrimage, a full registration form will be shared later.