Walking Britain’s Ley Lines
From issue 175 of Kindred Spirit (May/June, 2021), Susie Kearley details some of Britain’s most sacred walks
Sunrise at Stonehenge (Credit: English Heritage)
There’s something uplifting about walking along Britain’s sacred routes and spiritual pathways. Spending time in the countryside can make us more mindful, immersed in the moment and absorbing glorious views of ancient landscapes. Energy lines (also known as leys) were first discovered by amateur archaeologist Alfred Watkins in 1921 and lead us along timeless routes used by our ancestors over thousands of years. These places were special to our ancestors and where leys intersect, monuments and stone circles are often found.
You can read all about these ancient walking routes in issue 175 of Kindred Spirit, on sale from 29 April, and click through our handy directory of featured walks here.
Wiltshire
Part of Avebury Henge, the largest prehistoric stone circle in Europe (Credit: National Trust Images/David Noton)
Durrington Walls Stonehenge Landscape walk
Warwickshire
Upton House and Gardens (Credit: Chris Lacey National Trust Images)
Upton House and Gardens Ley Line Walk
Glastonbury
The view from Glastonbury Tor
Oxfordshire
The Rollright Stones
Dartmoor
Foraging and dowsing in ancient Dartmoor (Credit: Visit Britain Images)
Yorkshire
Group of walkers exploring the Yorkshire Wolds and East Riding countryside (Credit: Visit Britain Images)
Anglesey
Llanddwyn Island on the coast of Anglesey (Credit: Visit Britain)
Derbyshire

Nine Ladies Stone Circle (Credit: Historic England)
The Nine Ladies Stone Circle Walk
Stanton Moor and The Nine Ladies Stones from Winster
Scotland
Aviemore Ring Cairn and Stone Circle
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