Pilgrimage

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Welcome to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Pilgrim Walks - CaminOH!

These walks link the twelve churches of this Ministry Area, all but one of which are medieval or even Celtic Christian in origin. In themselves they tell of the strong Christian tradition in this part of the world for over 1500 years, starting with St Illtud’s 5 th century monastic school at Llantwit Major. The churches at St Athan, Gileston, Llanmaes, St Donat’s, St Brides Major and Ewenny all have Celtic Christian foundations. Those at Llanmihangel, Marcross, Monknash and Wick were built in the 12th century, while the youngest at Southerndown was built in 1968.

The walks are fairly short and can be completed in a few hours. Some walks are circular, while public transport can be used on the linear walk to return to the start. Linear walks can be combined in order to visit more churches.

These walks follow ancient tracks that would have been followed by herdsmen and travellers down through the ages. But those connecting the churches would have been used by people as they went on pilgrimage to join in with the patronal or saint’s day festival of their neighbouring churches. They may have been used by the Celtic Christian missionaries as they went out from Llanilltud Fawr to all parts of Wales.

Pilgrimage is common to many religions, and ‘to be a pilgrim’ has always been part of Christian life. While a pilgrimage is a journey to a place of significance such as an ancient church, it also has a spiritual dimension, an inner journeying towards God. As you follow these ancient paths and visit these special places of worship and prayer, may you find the presence of God in the beauty of the countryside and in the peace of the churches.

Llantwit Major Walk

Around Llantwit Major

Llantwit to St Athan

Llantwit, Gileston, St Athan

Marcross to St Donats

Marcross, Nash Point, St Donats

St Brides to Ewenny

From St Brides to Ewenny

St Brides

Around St Brides Major

Wick to St Brides

Wick to St Brides Major

Wick, Monknash + Marcross

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet in 12 different church buildings across the Vale of Glamorgan - here's the list.

There are no rules when it comes to choosing which church to visit. Some people attend the church that's closest to where they live, others choose one that's important to them. Whichever you visit, you can be sure of a warm welcome.

Accessibility: Most of our church buildings have wheelchair access. Gileston is our only building that has only steps for access. Audio induction loops are available in most church buildings.

Toilets are available in our buildings in Llantwit Major, Southerndown and Ewenny.

People in church

What about my children?

We have a great programme lined up for children of all ages. Our Treasure Seekers meet in

St Illtud's, Llantwit Major
St James, Wick & St Mary, Monknash

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our churches.