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Bishop of Plymouth on pilgrimage to mark start of ministry

BBC The Right Reverend James Grier with wife Dr Liz GrierBBC
The Right Reverend James Grier sets off with wife Liz set off from Exeter Cathedral

Bishop of Plymouth, the Right Reverend James Grier, has set off on a six day pilgrimage from Exeter to Plymouth.

Bishop Grier, who is marking the start of his ministry after being consecrated as a bishop, set off with his wife Liz on Sunday from Exeter Cathedral.

His walking route will take him to towns and villages including Chudleigh, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Totnes, Ermington and Ivybridge.

The final stop will be St Andrew's Church, Plymouth on 7 October.

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