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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances Ponferrada-Santiago,(c1986)
Frances SJPP-Santiago (2011)
Portuguese Porto- Finisterre (2016)
St Michaels Way (2016)
Even after hearing about this footpath it was still a surprise to see a sign with the familiar Camino scallop shell design and 'Pilgrim route to Santiago' in a Cornish seaside village. St Michael's Way is the only UK footpath to be designated a European Cultural Route in recognition of its re-discovered history as a route for traders, missionaries and pilgrims. The 20km path runs from Lelant to Marazion, linking the sandy beaches of the north and south coast via ancient churches, a hill fort, and holy well. Although it's way marked in both directions,walking from North to South gives increasing glimpses of St Michaels Mount rising above the bay and is heading in the direction of Santiago. I found the signs a bit patchy in a couple of areas and would say a good map is essential, OS Explorer 102 has the route marked. The welcoming White Hart at Ludgvan serves lunch until 3pm but two very busy road crossings follow soon after (if the direct route is taken to Marazion) so a clear head is needed!
There's public transport to either end. If travelling by train get off at the Lelant request stop rather than the usual Lelant Saltings station. The route has an active support group: http://www.stmichaelsway.net/ which has been hosting a series of public events this year.
Buen Camino! (does anyone know how that might translate into Cornish?)
There's public transport to either end. If travelling by train get off at the Lelant request stop rather than the usual Lelant Saltings station. The route has an active support group: http://www.stmichaelsway.net/ which has been hosting a series of public events this year.
Buen Camino! (does anyone know how that might translate into Cornish?)