Glastonbury – A European Pilgrimage Icon

Though not in Devon or Cornwall, Glastonbury is a major spiritual destination with deep connections to Christian and European pilgrimage traditions. Highlights include:

Glastonbury Abbey – Once among the wealthiest abbeys in England, believed to be the burial site of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere.

Chalice Well – A sacred spring linked to the Holy Grail, renowned for its healing waters.

Glastonbury Tor – A historic hill with ties to Christianity and ancient folklore, offering breathtaking views.

Buckfast Abbey – A Living Monastic Heritage

Located in Devon, Buckfast Abbey remains an active Benedictine monastery and a peaceful pilgrimage site. Visitors can:

Experience the Abbey Church, a stunning reconstruction of the medieval monastery.

Learn about monastic life and the Abbey’s ties to religious orders across Europe.

Visit the gardens and produce shop, where monks sell traditional honey, mead, and handmade goods.

Tintagel – Myth and Christian Legacy

Tintagel in Cornwall is famed for its Arthurian legends, but it also has deep religious significance. Early Christian remains have been found here, and it is thought to have once been a monastic settlement. Explore:

Tintagel Castle, linked to King Arthur and early Christian history.

St. Materiana’s Church, an ancient clifftop chapel overlooking the Atlantic.

St Michael’s Mount – A Pilgrimage Across the Tides

This stunning tidal island off the coast of Cornwall has long been a place of pilgrimage, mirroring Mont Saint-Michel in France. Highlights include:

The medieval church, dedicated to St Michael, a site of religious devotion for centuries.

The causeway pilgrimage, where visitors walk across the sea-exposed path, reminiscent of other European sacred routes.