St Cuthberts Way

St Cuthberts Way links a number of places associated with the story of a 7th century saint who travelled widely on foot through Scotland and northern England spreading the Gospel and performing healing miracles. Beginning at Melrose in the Scottish Borders where the saint started his ministry and ending at Holy Island in England where he ended his days, the trail passes through scenery of great variety and beauty.

The trail heads from Melrose, a lovely Borders town with a magnificent 12th century Cistercian abbey, over the heather-clad Eildon Hills, with far-reaching views over the border country, to the neat little village of Bowden. After following the banks of the River Tweed past the picturesque ruin of Dryburgh Abbey and the village of St Boswells the trail leaves the river and follows the old Roman ‘road' of Dere Street to cross the River Teviot near Jedburgh, an attractive borders town with another magnificent abbey.

Passing Cessford Castle, an imposing fortified tower built by an infamous border reiver, the trail continues to Kirk Yetholm sitting snugly at the foot of the Cheviot Hills. Then it passes through the wild and remote Cheviot Hills to the little market town of Wooler. After visiting a cave on a ridge overlooking the coast, where the saint's body was hidden when the monks of Lindisfarne fled to escape the Vikings, the trail descends to cross the tidal causeway onto the beautiful Holy Island of Lindisfarne with its ruined abbey and spectacular castle.

A Contours self-guided walking holiday is a wonderful way to explore the countryside, walking from one place to another, stopping somewhere different each night. We arrange your accommodation along the trail, provide maps and a guidebook describing the route, and transport your luggage between overnights stops. We take care of every detail, leaving you free to enjoy the countryside at your own pace, knowing everything is taken care of.

You can start a self-guided walking holiday on any date you want. If you wish, you can extend the tour by adding extra nights for rest days or sightseeing.

Contours Walking Holidays,
Gramyre, 3 Berrier Road, Greystoke, CA11 OUB, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 17684 80451 Fax: +44 (0) 17684 80452

ST CUTHBERTS WAY

Contours Walking Holidays, Gramyre, 3 Berrier Road, Greystoke, CA11 OUB, UK Tel: +44 (0) 17684 80451 Fax: +44 (0) 17684 80452

Contours Walking Holidays,
Gramyre, 3 Berrier Road, Greystoke, CA11 OUB, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 17684 80451 Fax: +44 (0) 17684 80452