A new S4C documentary series, following six spiritual pilgrimages, starts with a walk that follows in the footsteps of Mari Jones' famous journey to Bala to buy a Bible.
The pilgrimages featured in the series Y Daith (The Journey) are all very different but they each provide an opportunity for programme contributors and viewers to discuss the true meaning of religion, faith and belief in modern times.
In the first journey, we meet a group of children, parents and leaders of Sunday Schools in Llanegryn, Abergynolwyn and Towyn in mid Wales as they follow Mari Jones' journey from her home in Tyn-y-dd0l, Llanfihangel-y-Pennant to the town of Bala.
The 25-mile journey completed by the barefoot 16-year-old Mari in 1800 to buy a copy of the Welsh-language Bible is one of the iconic stories of Welsh religious history. It's the journey that inspired the great Methodist Calvinist leader, Reverend Thomas Charles, to establish The British and Foreign Bible Society.
As the cameras follow 28 people on foot, bus and train through the stunning Meirionnydd countryside, we will find out how relevant the story is to people today as well as discovering its historical significance.
On the journey, we get to know the children, their families and the teachers and see Mary's journey through the eyes of those who live in her native area.
Among the pilgrims is the minister, Reverend Terry Edwards, who has a burning interest in the history of the Methodist revival.
What did the children themselves have to say about the journey? Dafydd felt he had walked quite far but also had a great deal of fun. Jordan was delighted that everyone had completed the journey.
Elin said, "On the journey, my feet hurt because my shoes were too small. I'm getting a new pair now." Thank goodness she didn't walk it barefoot!
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