In times past, pilgrims followed a circular route, sometimes on their knees, as an act of piety, penitence or meditation. Pilgrims would also follow more complicated labyrinths, the most famous of which is Chartres. Our simple mown spiral version may be further developed at Arley.

Michael Dervill
Head Gardener

I for one hope that they do develop the idea further, I find labyrinths and mazes quite fascinating.

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