Pilgrim Explorers

In medieval times, Fowey became a departure point for pilgrims on their way to Rome and then later, to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain.

St Piran was a 5th century saint who travelled to Cornwall from Ireland and made his home here amongst the dunes.

Saint Nectan was a 6th century Welsh saint who lived in Cornwall and Devon. On this pilgrimage you will follow in Saint Nectan’s footprints.

St Enodoch was a 6th Century saint who travelled to Cornwall from her home in Wales to tell the Cornish people all about Christianity.

Saint Carantoc was a 5th century saint who founded a monastery in Cornwall where the village of Crantock can be found.

Pilgrims have visited St Michael’s Mount for hundreds of years, believing it to be a holy place.

The church at Gunwalloe is said to be on the site of a 6th century monastery. Legend has it that St Winwaloe sailed from Brittany in France to Cornwall and landed on this beach. He lived in a hut among the sand dunes, where there is now a bell tower.

Saint Mawes was a Christian teacher from Brittany, who arrived in Cornwall in 550AD. There is a legend about him which you will read as you go on this pilgrimage.

This pack provides resources for running your own Pilgrim Explorer pilgrimages.

There are instructions available as well as prayer station cards and information.

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