St Cuthbert's Way - 8 Days Tour by World Expeditions

8 daysDuration

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18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Melrose, Scotland

Lindisfarne, England

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Scotland to England Though Border Country

Walking the Cheviot Hills

Lindisfarne Castle and Priory on Holy Island

Optional Extension to Bamburgh

Itinerary

Walk through the Cheviot Hills from Scotland to England en-route to Britain's very own Galapagos. The St Cuthbert’s Way is a long-distance path that was established in 1996. The route reflects the life of this 7th century monk, extending from Melrose Abbey in the Scottish borders, where he became bishop to the island of Lindisfarne just off the coast of Northumberland in northeast England, where he was buried. So the ‘Way’ links places associated with his life. It includes a variety of delightfully unspoilt countryside: the Tweed Valley (origin of the famous woollen cloth), the Eildon Hills, the Cheviot Hills (origin of one of the most famous breeds of sheep), and the Northumberland coast with its broad horizons, sandy beaches and dramatic contrasts between high and low tide. The small historic towns en route - Melrose, Kirk Yetholm and Wooler - are equally unspoilt and offer a pleasant contrast with the thinly populated countryside. There is an abundance of historical features, including ruined abbeys at Melrose and Lindisfarne, the battle site at Harestanes Moor and old castles. The standard route is intended to be walked in 4 long days, but we have made several modifications to make the day stages slightly shorter and perhaps more interesting. The tour ends on Lindisfarne, but we recommend that if you have time, you opt for the extended tour which takes you back to the mainland and the beautiful village of Bamburgh overlooked by its grand castle and further down the coast, past the magnificent ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle to near the ancient kipper producing village of Craster.

day 1Arrive Melrose

An opportunity to explore the town and visit the Abbey church, a 12th century foundation that is now a magnificent ruin. Recent discoveries at the site include what is thought to be the heart of Robert the Bruce, buried in a lead casket. Dependent on your time of arrival it may also be possible to visit Sir Walter Scott’s former home at Abbotsford 3 miles away, using taxi or local bus service.
Accommodation: Burts Hotel is know for its charming environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions in Melrose.

day 2Melrose to Harestanes visitor centre, taxi transfer to Jedburgh 24 km/15 miles

day 3Transfer from Jedburgh to Harestanes walk to Morebattle 18.3 km/11.4 miles

day 4Morebattle to Kirk Yetholm 10 km/6 miles

day 5Kirk Yetholm to Wooler 22 km/13.6 miles

day 6To Fenwick 20 km/12.4 miles - transfer to Lowick 5.6 km/3.5 miles by road

day 7Transfer to Fenwick and walk to Holy Island 9.5 km/5.9 miles

day 8Arrangements end after breakfast

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Accommodation

7 nights accommodation on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities where available

Meals

7 breakfasts

Transport

Transfer on day 2, 3, 6, 7

Others

One piece of luggage per person transferred from Inn to Inn, not exceeding 20kgDigital information pack including Navigational App, maps and route notesEmergency hotlineGPX tracks of each walk

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Guillia put a great self-drive tour together for us and Susana looked after us as we travelled. (Even when we got lost) The car and accommodation was good and the guides patient and informative. Only issue we had was parking in small villages, garages, and cities. Apart from the parking we had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, thank you.

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