Saints Way, Cornwall, UK - Long Distance Hiking Trails on Waymarking.com

The Saints Way, Cornwall - The Saints' Way Trail crosses mid-Cornwall from Padstow to Fowey covering 30 miles / 48 Km.
Although there is no historical evidence of a 'Saints' Way', sections of the trail are known to be ancient routes connecting shrines, standing stones, holy wells, and churches. Linked together, the trail forms a fairly direct cross-county path which may have been used by Christian missionaries and pilgrims in the Dark and Middle Ages. The Saints' Way was also known as the Mariners' Way and used by traders from Ireland and Wales who wanted to avoid the dangerous waters around Lands End.

The trail follows a wonderfully varied course through valleys, woodlands, pastures, and villages and the hiker can expect to see some of the most varied and beautiful scenery in the county of Cornwall, inhabited by countless species of flora and fauna. The surrounding countryside is dotted with rolling pastures of ancient farmland, pre-historic remains, ancient bridges, old tracks, quaint churches and pretty riverside villages.

This walk can be done in one day if a hiker wants a challenge, it can be done easily in 2 days or leisurely in 3, I walked it with others who preferred to walk it leisurely, we did the walk starting at Padstow and finishing at Fowey, we stayed at bed and breakfast accommodation on the way.
The path is very well marked, although the route was marked on the local map we didn’t need to use it.

Recommended number of days to complete: 2.00 Distance in miles or kilometres: 30 miles Shelters?: Yes Designated campsites?: No Number of designated campsites: 2 Permit Required?: No Trail Website: [Web Link] Best Season to Hike?: Summer, but can be done anytime. Coordinates of the other end's trailhead: Not Listed Overnight parking fee: Not Listed Permit Fees?: Not Listed Overnight parking coordinates: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 1: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 2: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 3: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 4: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 5: Not Listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   05/13/2008 Brentorboxer visited it

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