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Please follow this link to our new St Cuthberts Way website.
Walking Holiday in England and
Scotland on
St Cuthbert's Way
Melrose to Lindisfarne
Walking in the Scottish Borders and Northern England from Melrose on the banks of the River Tweed to Lindisfarne (Holy Island) off the Northumberland coast of England.
Via Melrose Abbey, Eildon Hills, River Tweed, Dryburgh Abbey, St Boswells, Jedburgh, Cessford Castle, Kirk Yetholm, Cheviot Hills, Wooler and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, with its ruined abbey and castle.
8 nights, 7 days walking
Total Distance:
71 miles
Min/max daily distance:
6/13 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
moderate
Features:
Lindisfarne Holy Island
This walk connects to:
St Oswald's Way
St Cuthbert's Way walking trail is clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation in Northern England.
This is a popular walking tour and we have carefully selected comfortable accommodation to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. You can take rest days en-route to explore galleries, museums and the fine selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. There is an option to extend your holiday and spend an extra day walking the Northumberland Coast Path north for 10 miles (17km) from Holy Island to Berwick-on-Tweed.
To start your walking holiday on St Cuthbert's Way walking trail you make your own way to Melrose in the Scottish Borders. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of your self-guided walking holiday on St Cuthbert's Way.
St Cuthbert's Way starts at the 12th Century ruined Cistercian Melrose Abbey. Today's walking route soon leaves the valley of the River Tweed, one of Britain's longest rivers at over 100 miles 160 kms. The hiking trail then climbs into the Eildon Hills with views over the Scottish borders. Walking down through pleasant woodlands, a short detour takes you to Dryburgh Abbey. You continue along the riverbank to reach St Boswells.
Today you walk along the banks of the River Tweed to Maxton before joining the old Roman Road (Dere Street) across undulating countryside to Harestanes and Jedburgh.
Walking on from Jedburgh on the St Cuthbert's Way you soon cross the River Teviot. The walking trail is now in the typical landscape of Scotland's boarder country, attractive woodlands and deep river valleys. At Cessford there is a very typical 15th century Scottish borders castle in this long fought-over part of Scotland. Today's walk ends at the small village of Morebattle.
Walking on from Morebattle, this is the most challenging and perhaps rewarding day of the whole St Cuthbert's Way. The hiking trail starts with a climb to Wideopen Hill at a height of approx 400m (1300 feet). You pass through Kirk Yetholm then cross the Pennine Way National Walking Trail to finish at the tiny hamlet of Hethpool.
Day 6:
Hethpool to Wooler. 8 miles 13
km
The trail then heads onto the ridge that marks the Scotland border with
England. Then St Cuthbert's Way gently descends to rolling English farmland
and the College Valley. There is a final climb into the Cheviot Hills
with excellent views, before descending to Wooler.
Today is an easy day, mostly level walking with only a few minor hills, walking along lovely quiet country lanes, past farmland and Weetwood Moor, a sandstone moorland rich in prehistoric remains. Before reaching Fenwick the trail passes St Cuthbert's Cave.
Walking on from Fenwick the path soon reaches the causeway out to Lindisfarne, the Holy island. Lindisfarne is one western Europe's most important Christian sites, the first abbey dating back to 635AD. The Priory that now stands in ruins is 11th century. The castle on the island dates back to Henry VIII, is now run by the National Trust and well worth a visit. The causeway to Holy Island is tidal and so this holiday is only available when the tides are favourable.
This island is a special place with so much to see a great place to extend your stay.
Or you can extend your walking holiday by walking the St Oswald's Way south to Hadrians Wall Path.
We can transfer you to your car or station.
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on St Cuthbert's Way
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- St Cuthbert's Way guide book
- Ordnance Survey maps to St Cuthbert's Way
You can walk this hiking tour over 7 days at about 10 miles per day.
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the St Cuthbert's Way
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
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and Dinners These are not included. Evening meals: These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village. Packed lunches: These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route. |
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By Train / Bus to Berwick-on-Tweed
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