School students have completed a 47 mile pilgrimage.

The pupils from All Saints School in Wyke Regis, Weymouth trekked from Durdle Door to St Wite's shrine at Whitchurch Canonicorum in the three-and-a-half-day walk.  

They were accompanied by members of school staff, the Archdeacon of Dorset and diocesan Youth and Children's Adviser.

They began their adventure early in the morning at Durdle Door.

The group rose to the challenge of travelling many miles, climbing hills, and crossing shingle.

They slept in churches and church halls, relying on the generosity of the local churches for food and shelter as they journeyed together physically, personally and spiritually, while building a sense of team and community.

Reverend Margaret Preuss-Higham, of Churches of Abbotsbury, Portesham and Langton Herring, said: "There is a first time for everything - diocesan pilgrimage.

"Fabulous young people camped in our garden after a 13 mile walk.

"We had tasty food, fun time and marshmallows toasted over the fire pit.

"There were bacon rolls for breakfast and off they went for the next stage of their pilgrimage!

"It was a privilege to send them off with a blessing."