In Cornwall, 19 people attended a moonless walk to a stone circle, reflecting a UK rise in nature-based spirituality as traditional religion declines.

On a misty November day in Cornwall, 19 people gathered for a guided walk to the ancient Boscawen-Ûn stone circle, seeking spiritual meaning in prehistoric landscapes rather than traditional religion. Led by astronomer Carolyn Kennett, the group, many of whom are religiously unaffiliated, connected with the site’s perceived sacredness, despite overcast skies blocking a planned moonlight alignment. This reflects a growing UK trend: increasing interest in megalithic sites as places of personal and communal significance, driven by declining Christianity and a rising embrace of nature-based spirituality. Groups like the Stone Club, with nearly 3,000 members, organize events around solstices and equinoxes, fostering connections to ancient monuments believed to mark celestial events, though their exact purpose remains unknown.