• Some are seeking inspiration.
• Some desire a new perspective, a change of mind.
• Some are studying various spiritual paths (and foot paths!)
• Some are seeking ways to reverse the destruction of life on the planet.
• Some are learning methods of meditation.
• Some are deeply questioning their life's purpose.
• Some are committed to the idea and practice of pilgrimage.
• Some are purifying their hearts; confusion giving way to clarity.
• Some don't know why they are making a pilgrimage, but are following their feelings and intuition.
• Some want the time and setting to concentrate on a particular subject.
• Some are doing penance.
• Some are helpers, cooks, drivers, etc., or are accompanying another on her/his pilgrimage.
• Some want to be in harmony with the natural world.
• Some want the exercise of walking on the hills.
• Some are curious or wish to observe.
• Some need to get away for a day.
• Some are spiritual adventurers, or just like to be on the road.
• Some want to calm their minds and find peace.
• Some are singers and writers looking for something to sing or write about.
• Some are following the "Good Beer Guide!"
  

Adapted (with humour) by Danny Thomas (1996) from an unquoted Budhist source.