Mary Jones Walk
"In 1800, after saving money for 6 years, a 15-year-old girl called Mary Jones walked 26 miles from Llanfihangel-y-Pennant to Bala to buy a Bible, a book she'd been longing to own for years. Her journey inspired the establishment of British and Foreign Bible Society."1
A challenge people still face
Dignity works with people who still face barriers to accessing the Bible — whether due to cost, language differences, illiteracy, limited mobility, or simply because printed Bibles are unavailable where they live.
The solution we offer
Despite this challenge, we believe EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE — especially the ‘least’ (Matthew 25:40) — can reach their community and grow God’s presence. Therefore, we work to inspire Life Groups: small Christian communities, open to everyone and living out faith and mission together. We create and translate Bible study materials for Life Groups. In Life Groups people study the Bible together learning verbally and in their own language. They share Jesus' message and meet practical needs across their local communities. You can read stories from Life Groups here.
How you can be part of the solution
We invite you to retrace Mary's steps with us, raising awareness of the need of those we work with and funds to support the work we do. To help us plan this event, please express your interest by completing the expression of interest form.
Based on responses we receive we will finalise details and then contact you to confirm your attendance if details are acceptable to you.
Timeframes
- Expressions of interest: By 31st July 2025
- Confirmation of details: By 15th August 2025
- Formal sign up for the event: 15th August 2025 onwards
Details
Have your say by submitting an expression of interest!
The following details will be finalised based on the expressions of interest and feedback we receive.
- Date: 16th or 23rd May 2026. (Arrange your own transport to Bala the night before.)
- Entry fee: Circa £100 to cover walking guides, transport to the start line, emergency support on the day, food and accommodation (shared dormitory rooms) on Friday night.
- Raising money: Those taking part are asked to raise sponsorship towards the work of Dignity. A suggested target will be agreed with you.
- Optional night of accommodation: We can arrange an extra night of accommodation for you on Saturday. This will incur an additional cost of c.£50.
- Available places: 30
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