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St Cuthbert Mayne Church, LauncestonPhoto: Lastenglishking-CC BY-SA 4.0
Born in 1543 in Devon, Cuthbert Mayne was first an Anglican clergyman before converting to Catholicism. Following the Reformation, he refused to accept the monarch as head of the Church of England and so was brutally put to death in 1577 aged just 34 years. He has now been recognised at one of the Forty Martyrs acknowledged by the Pope in 1970. Today there is a shrine in the Church of St Cuthbert Mayne in Launceston which is said to hold a relic of his skull.
The journey to the shrine from Plymouth involves something of a rolling path with plenty of climbs and descents but also quite unusually, two river crossings - one is a ford and the second requires a short train trip.
You can get more information on this pilgrimage route from the British Pilgrimage Trust website (https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/st-cuthbert-mayne-way).
Image by Lastenglishking-CC BY-SA 4.0 <https: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
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Countryside code - The basics of the countryside code are leave no trace – take rubbish home – leave gates as you find them – bag and bin dog poo – fires only in designated areas - share the space with others.Livestock – Please take care walking through fields with livestock. Before entering the field, survey the scene, be aware of what is there and devise an escape plan in case that is required. Be particularly cautious about entering a field with cows or horses with young especially if you have a dog. Do your utmost not to the frighten or disturb the animals. Keep dogs on a lead unless you are charged by the animals in which case the advice is to let the dog(s) off the lead. Do not feed any animals.
Walking with dogs – Dogs should be kept on leads in all circumstances except for open areas where it is safe for them to run free, eg an empty beach or extensive woodlands without livestock. Please ensure that all dog poo is bagged and binned in municipal waste bins or taken home. If walking with dogs on a hot day, please ensure that you carry water for the dog and a receptacle for them to drink from. Please refer to our website for more information on walking with dogs (https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/resources/paws-on-pilgrimage).
Walking alone – Good practice is to let others know where you are walking and when you get back so that there is someone to raise the alarm if you have a problem. Outdoor Active offer a ‘buddy beacon’ service where a friend can track your movements. We have written more full on personal safety (https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/resources/personal-safety) on our website.
Walking on roads – The default safe practice on roads is to walk towards the traffic, ie on the right hand side but there are many exceptions to this rule, eg if there is only a pavement on the left, that would be the safer option. On quiet lanes, walk on the most visible side, particularly when approaching a bend (crossing the road in advance of the bend). If a car approaches and there's not much space, stand flat against the side of the road to reduce the amount of space you are taking up. When walking in a group on such roads, keep together and as much off the road as the verge allows. In dim light or at night, ensure you have a torch and are wearing something fluorescent.
Emergency – If you have an accident, dial 999 who can put you through to the police or ambulance services and then onto mountain rescue if you are remotely situated or not near a roadhead. All the emergency services use what3words to locate people and we recommend you download this app prior to your pilgrimage.
Prior preparation – This is always the safest approach. Know where you are going, how to get there and back; check maps beforehand and take them with you or ensure your online maps are downloaded onto your phone in case you lose signal. The GPS works without signal when maps are downloaded offline. Ensure you have the correct equipment and enough food and water for the walk. Check the weather forecast prior to your pilgrimage and on the day – it is always subject to change.
Own risk – Pilgrims undertake pilgrimages featured on the BPT Outdoor Active account at their own risk. You can read more here (https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/resources/disclaimer-for-self-guided-pilgrims).
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Day trips – For rural pilgrimages, you will need a day pack to hold the following: food / water / first aid / torch / map / mobile phone / phone battery pack / whistle / waterproofs / seasonal hat / clothing layers depending on the weather forecast / water filter bottle such as Lifestraw or Grayl. We also recommend a hiking pole or pilgrim staff. For suburban pilgrimages, you can travel much more lightly.Longer trips – Your equipment will vary depending on whether you are carrying your own kit, camping or staying in local hostelries or sanctuaries, or using a Sherpa service to carry your luggage to your next night’s accommodation.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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