St Godric, sailor and then hermit from the 12th century, was one of the first and most interesting English pilgrims to Santiago. After his return from Santiago, he lived an austere life in Finchale and was revered by all. The remains of Godric´s hermitage in this beautiful location by the River Wear -the chapel and his tomb - can still be seen among the ruins of Finchale Abbey. The route goes first to Durham Cathedral, a World Heritage Site and resting place of Saint Cuthbert, and then continues towards the south via Bishop Auckland. Auckland Castle was for centuries home to the powerful bishops of Durham. Among the treasures of the castle are the beautiful chapel and a set of paintings by the Golden Age Spanish painter, Francisco de Zurbarán: Jacob and his 12 sons. Close to the castle is the Spanish Gallery which holds the largest collection of 16th and 17th century Spanish artworks outside London. Outside the Spanish Gallery, pilgrims can refill their water bottles in the Finchale Camino Inglés Fountain.