The return of the UK's medieval highway (PHOTOS)

BY COLOMBO TIMES ON June 12, 2023 - 12:15 PM

The St James Way, also known as the ‘Way of Saint James’ is one of the most ancient and popular pilgrimage routes in the world.

According to legend, it is here in the Cathedral of Santiago, that the remains of St James (Santiago in Spanish) are said to be buried. (BBC)

Scalloped yellow shells point pilgrims from all over the world towards Santiago de Compostela (Credit: RooM the Agency/Alamy)
New signs now mark the 68.5-mile St James Way from Reading to Southampton (Credit: Gregory Davies/Alamy)
St James Way starts near the ruins of the 900-year-old Reading Abbey, one of Europe
In Hampshire, part of the trail traces the crystal-clear River Itchen, one of only 200 chalk rivers in the world (Credit: James Osmond/Alamy)
The Hospital of St Cross has been offering pilgrims the wayfarer
The Duke of Wellington pub, the last pub where pilgrims can get their stamps, is set in a 12th-Century building (Credit: Pictures Colour Library/Library)
map camino de santiago routes

(colombotimes.lk)