Forth to Farne Way
Book your self-guided Forth to Farne Way walking holiday and hike Berwick to Holy Island at your own pace.
Forth to Farne Way
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A walking holiday in the footsteps of pilgrims, from North Berwick to Holy Island.
From £530 per person
From beneath the square tower of St Andrews Church in North Berwick, the Forth to Farne Way departs on a largely coastal route through landscapes shaped partly by the sea, partly by old squabbles over the border territories between Scotland and England. Here, ruined and surviving castles rise from steep sea cliffs, presiding over sandy beaches and busy bird colonies. The trail initially cuts south through the East Lothian countryside, but soon joins the coast and follows a leg of the John Muir Way and later the Berwickshire Coastal Path as it winds its way south toward its conclusion at Holy Island.
The Forth to Farne Way hosts a special spiritual element. It follows in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims, visiting holy wells, ancient churches and two monasteries: Scotland’s most important Benedictine monastery, Coldingham Priory, and the famous Lindisfarne Priory, accessed across the causeway to Holy Island.
From £780 per person
Book your walking holiday along the full 70 miles of the Forth to Farne Way and travel from North Berwick to Holy Island in the footsteps of pilgrims. This varied route explores the broad open fields of the East Lothian countryside before threading its way to the coast. Here, it boasts stunning views from atop sea cliffs, long walks along sandy beaches and overnight stops in fishing villages and towns. The walk concludes on Holy Island, with its famous castle and priory.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFW1 | From North Berwick to Holy Island | 5 days walking | £780 | |
| FFW2 | From North Berwick to Holy Island | 7 days walking | £1035 | |
| FFW3 | From North Berwick to Holy Island | 8 days walking | £1150 |
NB: The causeway on to Holy Island can only be crossed during low tide. Before booking, please check the Holy Island Safe Crossing Times here.
Travel to North Berwick where your first night's accommodation will be booked
North Berwick to Dunbar. 16 miles (25.5km)
Dunbar to Pease Bay(T). 12.5 miles (20km)
Pease Bay(T) to Eyemouth. 17 miles (27km)
Eyemouth to Berwick-upon-Tweed. 10.5 miles (17km)
Berwick-upon-Tweed to Holy Island. 14 miles (22.5km)
Depart from Holy Island after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Passing several impressive churches, including those at Whitekirk, Prestonkirk and Dunglass, and the priories at Coldingham and Lindisfarne.
Hiking along miles of undulating coastline that offers sandy beaches and clifftop views, with the possibility of spotting dolphins down amongst the waves.
Visiting fascinating landmarks like the Preston Mill watermill and the ruin of Dunbar Castle jutting from the surf atop an exposed spit of rock.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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