Saints Way or also known as Forth an Syns

Long Distance Trail · Cornwall

Saints Way (Forth an Syns)

A coast-to-coast pilgrim route across mid-Cornwall from Padstow on the north coast to Fowey on the south coast.

29Miles
47Km
1,075 mAscent

Walking the Saints Way from Padstow to Fowey in Cornwall is a wonderful way to explore this beautiful part of England. The Way follows the route thought to have been taken by the ancient Cornish and Welsh Saints across mid-Cornwall, through valleys, woodland, moors and villages.

From the north coast at Padstow, it crosses St Breock Downs to reach Helman Tor Gate, where there are options through either St Blazey or Milltown to the south coast.

The trail ends at Fowey, a popular destination for sailors with a range of galleries, shops, and restaurants. Along the way there are charming villages, historic sites, and varied natural scenery.

Saints Way at a Glance

  • StartPadstow (SW915754)
  • FinishFowey (SX125516)
  • Length47 km / 29 miles
  • Typical durationtbc
  • Total ascent1,075 m (LDWA profile, covering 44.1 km)
  • Highest point209 m
  • WaymarkCeltic Cross on named signs
  • LDWA attributesChallenging, Pilgrimage, Religious
  • OS Landranger200, 204
  • OS Explorer106, 107, 109
  • Strip mapSaints’ Way: Padstow to Fowey (ZigZag 16, Yellow Publications, 2024)
  • GuidesSaints’ Way guide (Pelican Studio, 2016); Pilgrim routes of the British Isles (Crowood Press, 2016)
  • VariantSaints Way St Blazey Alternative
  • Connects withCamel Trail, South West Coast Path, Cornish Celtic Way

Saints Way

Walks on the Saints Way

Map - Saints Way
Map – Saints Way
Route map

Saints Way Interactive Map

Route map for Saints Way by Mike Hooper on plotaroute.com

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