Centuries ago, pilgrims in their thousands were finding their way to Bardsey Island, drawn there by stories of the special peace to be found at the edge of the western world – drawn to the place of the setting sun, with only the vast ocean between them and the unknown.

A long time ago pilgrims in their thousands were finding their way to Bardsey Island, drawn to the place where the sun sets over the watery horizon at the end of the world.

Map; History; Why Pilgrimage? Temporary diversion at Tremeirchion, please see details on the News page. The North Wales Pilgrims Way – 140 miles – 2 weeks – Holywell to Bardsey Island.

At 133.9 miles long, it is best tackled over several days and is a contemporary interpretation of the route pilgrims would have taken across North Wales in medieval times.

Discovery and Creation; Route Overview; Online Guide; Britain’s Routes. The Route .

The Abbey at Llantwit Major – home of one of the Perpetual Choirs of Britain – was founded by the the great Saint Illtyd. St Illtyd’s Way – 77 miles – 8 days – Pembray to Margam. The North Wales Pilgrims Way is a long distance walking route beginning near Holywell and ending at Bardsey Island. Our Patron. Dr.Rowan Williams, The Right Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Williams of Oystermouth. Lucy and Martyn walked approximately 216 kilometres (134 miles) in Autumn 2017 (the full length of the trail).

Toggle navigation Pilgrims Way. Pre-Order Book; Old Way. The 134-mile North Wales Pilgrim’s Way from Basingwerk Abbey to Ynys Enlli / Bardsey Island passes through Rowen. The North Wales Pilgrims Way is a short pilgrimage route starting at Basingwerk Abbey near the River Dee and finishing at Bardsey Island.
We offer transport, luggage transfer and accommodation along this path and you can choose when to come, where to stay and how far to walk. The North Wales Pilgrim's Way is a spectacular 135-mile-long walking trail across North Wales from Basingwerk Abbey, near Holywell, to Aberdaron and Bardsey Island. A long time ago pilgrims in their thousands were finding their way to Bardsey Island, drawn to the place where the sun sets over the watery horizon at the end of the world. Chris Potter's book makes you want to walk the North wales Pilgrim's Way. Markers; Routes; Markers are visible when zoomed in sufficently. Our Patron.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Discovery and Creation; Route Overview; Online Guide; St Illtyd’s Way 1-2 week, Wales. It describes the origins of the 140-mile Way, and gives enough information about its history and links to the Celtic Saints to help you appreciate why it is a pilgrimage route and not just a trail. The Pilgrim Ways to Canterbury – The Pilgrims’ Way from Winchester to Canterbury – 153 miles – 15 days.

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It describes the origins of the 140-mile Way, and gives enough information about its history and links to the Celtic Saints to help you appreciate why it is a pilgrimage route and not just a trail. Green Pilgrimage; News; Prayers; Search for: Legend Legend. It follows old routes and footpaths, across a stunning variety of farmland, moorland, mountain and shoreline. You can toggle markers on and off by type or individual category using the buttons below.

The 33-mile trail across Conwy is part of the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way, a historical 130-mile route from Basingwerk Abbey to Bardsey Island.

The North Wales Pilgrims Way – 140 miles – 2 weeks – Holywell to Bardsey Island. Chris Potter's book makes you want to walk the North wales Pilgrim's Way.

This book gives an account of their walk.

You can stamp your Pilgrim’s Passport, and sign the visitors’ book at Seion Chapel, in the middle of Rowen. E-Book: Pilgrims' Way: To Canterbury from Winchester and London (Cicerone) (Amazon Media Group - 2017 ) Guidebook: Guide to the Pilgrims' Way and North Downs Way (Constable & Robinson (an imprint of Little, Brown) - 1993 ) Other: Pilgrims Passport (Dean & Chapter of Canterbury ) Click to show hide 3 more Publications, Badges and Certificates.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury. We have a number of 5, 7, 10 and 14 day packages which can also include a visit to the iconic island of Bardsey.
The chapel is normally open to visitors … The trail follows the traditional paths of the medieval pilgrims who would visit holy wells, churches and shrines dedicated to celtic saints along the way.

We are members of the Pilgrim Way committee that pioneered this route through the stunning landscape and holy places of North Wales. Dr.Rowan Williams, The Right Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Williams of Oystermouth. The Pilgrim's Way E-mail: click here.

Welcome to the Pilgrim's Way . Pre-Order Book; Old Way. To fill in our online contact form - click here.