St Cuthbert's Way (Guided & Supported)

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.

• 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

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.

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.