The Pilgrim Way Church Trail
Length: 14 miles
Duration: walk/cycle/drive
Difficulty: Easy
Direction: One way
Accessibility: See the Pilgrim way website for more details
Summary
The Pilgrim Way Church Trail is a fourteen-mile route from St Michael’s Church in Tatenhill to Lichfield Cathedral. It follows an ancient path which may have been the route taken by Saint Chad on his journey to establish Lichfield Cathedral.
There are six churches on the trail which are part of two benefices and are fine examples of churches from the Saxon to Victorian periods. The route takes you through some of Staffordshire’s finest countryside.
You can walk, cycle or drive the trail.
How you approach the route is in your hands; it may be a spiritual journey, a chance to experience the rural beauty or simply hearty exercise with friends. Complete the trail in one go or take it in stages.
Stage 1 – St Michael’s, Tatenhill to St Mary’s, Dunstall
Stage 2 – St Mary’s, Dunstall to St James’, Barton under Needwood
Stage 3 – St James’, Barton under Needwood to St Leonard’s, Wychnor
Stage 4 – St Leonard’s, Wychnor to All Saints, Alrewas
Stage 5 – All Saints, Alrewas to St Stephen’s, Fradley
Stage 6 – St Stephen’s, Fradley to Lichfield Cathedral
Virtual Tour
You will be able to experience the Pilgrim Way Church Trail if you aren’t able to experience it ‘on the ground’ or wish to take a quick peek before you set out here.
Starting Point:
St Michael & All Angels, Main Street, Tatenhill, Burton Upon Trent, Uk DE13 9SD
End Point:
Lichfield Cathedral, 19 The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD
Opening times:
See the Pilgrim way website for more details
Facilities:
See the Pilgrim way website for more details
Map:
You can download the walking, cycling and driving trail booklets here.
Bus:
TBC
Train:
TBC
Other attractions in the area:
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