Bishop Peter Collins' 75-mile pilgrimage across Europe

The six-day trek, which concluded on July 28, followed the Way of St James a pilgrimage route ending in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

The group made their way through attractive villages and cities including Pontevedra, Redondela, Padron and trudged along extensive mountain paths in temperatures soaring to 35C.

They lodged mainly in youth hostels and ate together in the evenings, celebrating Mass in several locations which included a cathedral and even a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Staying mostly in youth hostels, the group also enjoyed evening meals together and celebrated Morning Prayer and Mass each evening (Image: Submitted)

On the final day, the pilgrims made their way to the renowned Cathedral of St James, greeted by applause from the gathered crowd.

Bishop Peter served at the Pilgrim Mass the following day with attendees from across the globe.

Speaking afterwards, Bishop Peter said: "It has been hard work – and at the end of the first day everyone thought I was going to collapse, but I managed to keep going, which was a great blessing.

"Despite the pain in the feet and other parts of the body, joy is truly the defining ingredient."

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He praised the young pilgrims saying: “It has been a privilege talking and listening to our young people who have been very open, engaged and engaging."

Hamish MacQueen, who organised the pilgrimage, said: “They have been an absolutely amazing group and I feel moved by a real sense of journeying together, everyone looking after and supporting each other."