Our work Events St James Day Sponsored Walk - Winchester The CSJ is fundraising for a bench at the Hospital of St Cross in Winchester as a place for pilgrims to rest and reflect along the Camino Inglés after receiving the Wayfarer’s Dole. Join us on St James' Day (Saturday 25th July 2026) for our Sponsored Walk in Winchester or donate. The walk covers roughly 6 1/2 miles and begins at Winchester Cathedral at 10:30am. 10.30 - Meet at Winchester Cathedral. 11.00 - leave the cathedral and proceed via St Lawrence church to St Bartholomew’s church. 11.30 - visit St Bartholomew’s, including site of SJW mouteira. 12.00 - proceed back to city centre via Hyde Abbey and gardens. 13.00 - lunch break - individuals to make their own arrangements. 14.00 - regroup in gardens near to King Alfred monument. Then proceed through the water meadows to St Cross Hospital 15.00 - visit St Cross Hospital to see site where the new bench will be located. 15.30 - return to Winchester centre or make the way home from St Cross (time approximate) It is suggested walkers either bring a picnic lunch or enjoy a meal in Winchester after the walk. You can donate for the bench appeal here. You can donate to the St James' Way General Fund here. *Please note image of the bench is a mock-up of the finished product and placement, not the actual bench. Manage Cookie Preferences