The Route

Equiano in Sheffield; abolitionist roots at Wincobank Hall. You begin at the hill where Equiano himself walked in 1790, passing through landscape that shaped the Sheffield abolition movement.

From industrial suburbs into the quiet of a Cistercian valley. The route leaves the city behind and enters rolling countryside towards the ruins of a medieval abbey.

The Pilgrim Fathers — where the search for religious freedom began. You walk to the birthplace of William Bradford, who would lead the Mayflower Pilgrims.

John Wesley's country — along waterways to the home of Methodism. The longest day takes you through flat Levels landscape to the Old Rectory where Wesley grew up.

Wesley's villages and Salim C Wilson — freed slave turned evangelist. Open farmland and quiet villages with deep Methodist roots.

Through Normanby Hall and along the approach to the vast River Humber. The direct route south to the Humber shore.

North along the River Trent to Julian's Bower — an ancient turf labyrinth. A shorter day with a contemplative finish at one of England's few surviving turf mazes.

Along the Humber bank past the Roman settlement at Eastfield. The two routes rejoin at South Ferriby for the final crossing.

Across the Humber Bridge to Wilberforce House — journey's end. The final day crosses the great estuary on foot and arrives at the home of William Wilberforce.