St Cuthbert's Way (Guided & Supported)
St Cuthbert's Way is a 100km (62.5 mile) trek which begins at Melrose Abbey and finishes on Holy Island, just off the Northumberland coast. The trail follows in St Cuthbert's 7th century footsteps through the rolling borderlands.
St Cuthbert's Way offers a fantastic introduction to long distance walking; a route steeped in historical and cultural interest, we take our time so we can take it all in during 6 days of walking.
Highlights of the St Cuthbert’s Way- Starting beside the ruined Melrose Abbey
- Walking over the Eildon Hills above Melrose
- Views from Wideopen Hill, the half-way mark
- Crossing the border into Northumberland National Park
- Ruined castles, iron age forts and old Roman roads
- St Cuthbert’s Cave
- A unique finish along the causeway to Holy Island
- A qualified Mountain Leader on each day of the trek
- The support of a Trek Manager
- A St Cuthbert’s Way Information Pack
- All accommodation in B&Bs, Inns and Hotels
- All Breakfast
- Luggage transfer to each accommodation
- Maximum group size of 12
- Support Vehicle available
- Free transport from Holy Island back to Melrose if required
- Free pick up from and drop off to Tweedbank train station
Itinerary
Day 1: Melrose to Maxton (9 miles)
Day 2: Maxton to Cessford (13 miles)
Day 3: Cessford to Kirk Yetholm (9.5 miles)
Day 4: Kirk Yetholm to Wooler (12 miles)
Day 5: Wooler to Fenwick (12 miles)
Day 6: Fenwick to Holy Island (6 miles)
Why Book With Us
Our treks provide unrivalled support to our walkers. With small guided groups and dedicated support staff on each trek, we can ensure everything runs smoothly. From baggage transfers and dinner reservations, to knowledge of the best lunch tops (and coffee shops) you can just relax and enjoy the walking.
Is the St Cuthbert’s Way Right For Me?With a lower daily mileage than most treks it is manageable by all of reasonable fitness regardless of previous trekking or walking experience. Anyone with an interest in British history will thoroughly enjoy this one. If views and wide open spaces are your thing then St Cuthbert’s Way ticks the box perfectly.
From £1199 per adult
Departure days
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- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
April — September
Contact details
Hawthorn Cottage
Lilliesleaf
Melrose
Scottish Borders
UK
TD6 9JA
Tour information
Starting
Length
7 Days
Type
Tour prices
From £1199 Per Adult
Prices are subject to change depending on season
Tour company information
Thistle Trekking
Thistle Trekking provides guided trekking, walking and mountaineering holidays in the UK, including the West Highland Way, the Cape Wrath Trail and the Skye Trail. All our guided treks give you the luxury of enjoying the walk without having to worry about organising all the details. All our guides have as a minimum the Mountain Leader qualification and all our treks include accommodation, baggage transfer and the back-up of a support vehicle. This means you can just enjoy the trail and let us do all the worrying for you!
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