Bromley local Darren Fletcher has just published a memoir detailing the incredible journey he undertook, walking the historic 800km Camino Frances pilgrimage.

Walking With Butterflies is a snapshot in time of the thoughts, experiences and people Darren Fletcher met as he completed the historic 800km Camino Francés pilgrimage. Starting by train from his local station in London, to St Jean Pied de Port via Bayonne, and to the hard days crossing the Pyrenees, get a flavour of the camaraderie of fellow pilgrims, hospitaleros and the different types of accommodation Darren experienced on his journey. Between the towns, villages, coffee stops, and churches, Darren learnt about what brought other pilgrims to the Camino, as well as reflecting on walking as a celebration, both of his life so far and the happiness of those he encountered.

Darren Fletcher has always had a passion for walking and discovering new places, and has been privileged to live and work in several countries around the world. He is now retired and looking forward to sharing his experiences with others. Walking With Butterflies is his first book.

Darren explains: “Keeping a diary was an integral part of my first time walking the Camino de Santiago. It was fellow pilgrims who suggested I publish it as a book as they watched me write each night. It has taken a little while for me to be comfortable with that idea. I hope that people find the simple connectivity of people, places and events in the book as engaging enough to look at undertaking a camino themselves.”

Walking with Butterflies was published by Troubador on the 28th July 2026 and is available via Amazon, Waterstones and all good book retailers.