About us
In July 1995, the first Saints and Stones trail was launched by Bishop Ivor Rees with the backing of Menter Preseli and the EU leader programme II. In 2009 there are 44 churches taking part in the programme, opening their doors to all.
A trail leaflet and individual leaflets for each church were scripted and designed by members of the group and printed and financed by Menter Preseli. In 1996 the project received a “Commended” in the Schroder Tourism award. At Eastertide 1998 the ‘Shadow of the Preselis’ trail was launched, led by Bishop Huw Jones. During Lent in 1999, supported by both Bishop Huw Jones and Bishop Ivor, a third route, ‘The Bishop’s Road’ was begun. This follows the old roads from Llawhaden Bishop’s Palace to St Davids Cathedral. Since then two further routes, ‘The Haven Way’ and ‘Riverside Route’ have been opened.
Pilgrimage and visits to these churches continue all through the year. All the churches are open during daylight hours. The theme is a ministry of welcome. The churches are not ‘manned’, there are no electronic doormats but visitors are invited to sign the visitor’s books and to appreciate the simplicity of the place and the opportunity to enjoy its welcome of peace.