Church leaders have staged what organisers called a “modern day pilgrimage” this weekend to mark Shropshire Day and honour the county’s patron saint.
Anna Turner, Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, said the event was an “innovative, exciting plan” designed to bring people together across the county.
The Church of England service took place on Sunday to coincide with the feast day of Saint Milburga, which is traditionally observed on 23 February.
This year’s celebration has brought together the Diocese of Lichfield, which covers the north of the county including Shrewsbury, and the Diocese of Hereford, which covers the south.
The event started at St Mary the Virgin Church in Jackfield, near Telford. Worshippers will then walk 2.5 miles (4km), crossing the River Severn, before concluding at the Church of St Mary in Sutton Maddock at about 16:00pm.
Turner told BBC Radio Shropshire: “Part of faith is the friendship that it brings and the security of knowing people that aren't going to judge you.
“It's all about that and I hope that friendships will be drawn up between the two councils, two dioceses and two churches,” she added.
The service has been jointly led by the Rt Rev Dr Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield, and the Rt Rev Richard Jackson, Bishop of Hereford.
A new prayer written for the occasion by Rev Prebendary Chris Thorpe of St Andrew's Church, Shifnal, will be introduced.
Organisers said everyone is welcome, including dogs, and those unable to walk may join the concluding service in Sutton Maddock.