The saints and stones Pilgrimage

Pilgrimages

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Full details of the pilgrimages are available using the links on the left. Leaflets available for all routes available in all churches at a cost of 50p.

You are most welcome to bring your dogs to the churches where you should find water bowls.

Saints and stones pilgrimages go towards St Davids. Pope Calixtus the second decreed that two pilgrimages to St Davids were equal to one to Rome itself.

Pilgrims from the sea,

North Pembrokeshire, Llawanda or Pontfaen to St Davids

Starting from St Davids, discover the churches of beautiful northern Pembrokeshire where history can be traced back to the 5th Century.

In the shadow of the Preselis,

North Pembrokeshire, Llanfyrnach to St Davids.

Follow the ancient tracks along the spine of the Preseli Mountains that have been used by travellers, traders, invading warriors and pilgrims for thousands of years.

The Bishops Road,

North Pembrokeshire, Llawhaden to St Davids

Take in the many and varied churches built by the diocese of St Davids during the Middle Ages, each with their own story to tell.

The Riverside Route,

South Pembrokeshire, St Florence to St Davids

Discover a rich religious and cultural history along the banks of the river Cleddau, where the bluestones that form Stonehenge were transported to their destination on Salisbury Plane.

Haven Ways & By-ways,

West Pembrokeshire, St Ishmaels to St Davids

Uncover a blessed corner of Pembrokeshire with many lovely, historic places of worship with their origins in the days when travel was considered easier by sea than by land.