NB Except for the Start time, all timings are approximate, especially later in the day.
Please also note that Doniford Road in Watchet is closed to all traffic because of works to the gas network.
Before Noon : Meet either in St Decuman’s Church, or at the Holy Well.
Parking : Watchet Cemetery Car Park, Five Bells, Watchet. You may like to arrive in time to follow the church’s Pilgrim Prayer Trail.
- 11.55 am : Those in the church will be led down to the well.
- 12 noon : Setting out prayer and pilgrimage blessing at St Decuman’s Holy Well.
- 12.30 pm : Join the coast path by East Quay, Watchet; walk east towards E. Quantoxhead.
- Parking : There are pay and display car parks on Harbour Rd, Anchor St and Market St.
- 3.00 pm : Leave the coast path and head inland to E Quantoxhead Church
- Parking : There is parking by E Quantoxhead pond (Donations, please)
- 3.15 pm : Refreshments in E Quantoxhead Church.
- 3.30 pm : Walk to Kilve Church for short service (4.00 pm)
- Parking : Please use the Pay & Display car park at Kilve Beach; walk back to the church
- 4.15 pm : Walk down Sea Lane to rejoin the coast path; walk east towards Lilstock.
- 5.15 pm : Arrive at Lilstock Beach
Parking : Please use the Lilstock Beach Car Park (Free). Road closures may mean access is from Burton. Follow coast path east towards Hinkley Point, turning inland at end of first field on to the Castles & Coast Way towards Stogursey.
NB : there are several notices about variations of rights of way. The route in the leaflet allows for these, so don’t panic ! At waymark 8, turn right onto Tower Hill and then left where the road widens on to St Andrew’s Road. Follow signs to St Andrew’s Well.
- 6.30 pm : Arrive at St Andrew’s Well for Well Dressing
Parking : Please park on the main street or in Paddons Farm.
NOTES
All pilgrims are responsible for their own well-being; take sun hats/sou’westers, water, sun cream, personal first aid kit, etc. Some parts of the route are through long grass – take precautions against tics, e.g. wear long trousers.
Parts of the route are on productive farmland : please observe the Country Code :