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Archbishop Justin Welby climbs 301 steps to Glastonbury Tor

Most Rev Justin Welby reached the summit of the Somerset hill, which is topped by the tower of St Michael's Church, on the second day of a three-day visit to Bath and Wells Diocese.

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Joined by local clergy, church-goers and members of other faith and spiritual groups, he led prayers at the landmark before address a gathering of several hundred people in ministry in Wells Cathedral.

On Tuesday morning, Archbishop Justin attended a morning Eucharist service at St Mary's Church in Chard and later visited a Call the Midwife service for new mums and mums-to-be.

Wrapping up his visit on Wednesday, he will attend a breakfast with diocesan young vocation advisers and young people, ahead of speaking at to students at Bath Spa University on the theme of "Faith: Good, bad or indifferent?"

Also on the schedule for Most Rev Justin Welby, is attending the Bath Christian Action Network's (BathCAN) annual conference and a visit to Bath Abbey where he will learn more about repair plans.

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