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After a successful first Walking Festival at the Strata Florida Trust, it looks likely to become an annual event. Strata Florida, well-known as the site of the famous Cistercian Abbey of Strata Florida, is a spiritual site of immense presence in its landscape. It is also an important place for the history and cultural identity of Wales where many of its earliest literary manuscripts were produced and preserved.

The introduction of a walking festival at Strata Florida in 2024 combined walks in the historic landscapes with the annual pilgrimage to the iconic sculpture of the Pilgrim above the medieval site. The festival is a collaborative event organised by the Strata Florida Trust and the Strata Florida Community Group, with walk leaders from local Rambler Groups.

The event is seen as a way of celebrating and experiencing the very special atmosphere of the place. Not only were the Cistercian monks of the 12th century captivated by its spiritual tranquility, but evidence in the surrounding landscape shows that the area has been spiritually significant from as far back as the early Bronze Age, over four thousand years ago.

With several walks organised over the weekend for all walking abilities and lead by expert guides, it is the best way to explore this area, with the opportunity to ask questions.