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Walking Holiday in England and
Scotland on
St Cuthbert's Way
Melrose to Lindisfarne
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.
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
66 miles
Min/max daily distance:
6/19 miles
Average Daily distance:
11 miles
Grading:
moderate
Features:
Lindisfarne Holy Island
This walk connect 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 and riverbanks you reach St Boswells Then you hike along the banks of the River Tweed and finally join the old Roman Road (Dere Street) to Harestanes.
Walking on from Harestanes 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). The views are stunning and the walking trail then descends into the valley of Bowmont Water. Today's walk ends at Kirk Yetholm, a fine little village and the end of the Pennine Way National Walking Trail.
Day 5:
Kirk Yetholm to Wooler. 13 miles 21
km
A short walk from Kirk Yetholm the trail passes through the Halterburn
Valley. 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 the Grave of St Cuthbert.
Walking on from Fenwick the path soon reaches the Causeway at 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. This island is a special place with so much to see a great place to extend your stay.
Day 8: Depart
after breakfast
or extend your holiday walking and spend some time exploring the Northumberland
Coastal Path by taking an extra day and walking 10 miles on to Berwick-on-Tweed.
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
- Harvey's maps to St Cuthbert's Way
Why not combine this walking holiday with a hiking tour in another part of the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise and arrange necessary transfers.
This walking holiday in the UK operates year round and in either direction.
Short walking breaks are also available, with 2 or 3 days walking. Just select the part of the path you want to walk.
We have no minimum party size. We pride ourselves on not cancelling holidays due to minimum numbers.
7 nights from £399 per
person
double occupancy
All prices subject to change
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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By Car to Melrose or Lindisfarne where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Berwick-on-Tweed
