Discover the ancient pilgrim walks that cross the territory of Cornwall Council. This page features a selection of the best pilgrim trails in Cornwall Council recommended by experts. Filter the results to best suit your needs. Each route contains useful information to help you plan each stage of your pilgrimage.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful pilgrim walks in Cornwall Council
Pilgrim Trail
· South West England
Cornish Celtic Way
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
201.6 km
57:05 h
4,024 m
4,000 m
Cornish Celtic Way – 125 miles / 201 kms – 12 days – St German’s Priory to St Michael’s Mount
Pilgrim Trail
· South West England
St Cuthbert Mayne Way
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
56.9 km
15:10 h
1,044 m
968 m
St Cuthbert Mayne Way - 35 miles / 56 kms - 3 days - Plymouth to Launceston
Pilgrim Trail
· South West England
King Arthur Way
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
200.4 km
52:10 h
2,952 m
3,007 m
King Arthur Way - 124 miles / 200 kms – 2 weeks+ - Tintagel to Glastonbury Tor and Abbey
Pilgrim Trail
· West Wales
The Celtic Way
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
1,124.4 km
298:15 h
19,925 m
19,901 m
The Celtic Way – 700 miles / 1127 kms - 90 days - Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire to St Michael’s Mount, Cornwall
Pilgrim Trail
· South West England
Tinners Way (Cornwall)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
26.3 km
6:45 h
386 m
431 m
Tinners Way – 16 miles / 26 kms - 2 days – Cape Cornwall in St Just to St Ives
Pilgrim Trail
· South West England
Mary and Michael Pilgrims' Way
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
547.5 km
142:40 h
8,371 m
8,268 m
Mary and Michael Pilgrims’ Way – 340 miles / 547 kms – 5 weeks – Carn Lês Boel to Avebury
Pilgrim Trail
· South West England
Bodmin Way
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
28.5 km
7:28 h
369 m
363 m
Bodmin Way – 18 miles / 29 kms – 2 days – Circular route in Cornwall
Pilgrim Trail
· South West England
Cornish Saints' Way
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
44.5 km
12:05 h
771 m
785 m
Cornish Saints’ Way – 27 miles / 43 kms – 3 days – Padstow to Fowey
Pilgrim Trail
· South West England
St Michael's Way
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
22 km
6:00 h
348 m
321 m
St Michael’s Way – 11 to 13.5 miles / 18 to 22 kms – 1 day – Lelant to St Michael’s Mount
Pilgrim Trail
· South West England
Truro Cathedral Pilgrimage from Tresillian
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.5 km
2:40 h
37 m
29 m
Pilgrimage from the spiritual heritage of Tresillian to Truro Cathedral

