Some believe that climbing the Tor uplifts the the spirit and people can be seen trundling up, and with happy faces when they come down. For those interested in exploring the fairy world, the Tor holds a wealth of myths and fascinating stories. The fairies were believed to be the first group that moved into the Glastonbury Tor and this was where Gwyn ap Nudd, the King of the Fairies, established his court. It is believed that if you drink from it, you’ll have eternal youth. At the spot where he buried the Grail, a spring known as the Chalice Well began to flow. By morning, the stick had taken root and became the sacred Glastonbury Thorn. On arriving, Joseph thrust his staff into the ground. According to one legend, after the crucifixion of Christ, Joseph of Arimathea brought the Holy Grail to Glastonbury.
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