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Forth to Farne Way

Forth to Farne Way

A walking holiday in the footsteps of pilgrims, from North Berwick to Holy Island.

4 to 9 nights
40-70 miles
Moderate to Demanding

From £546 per person

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About the trail

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.

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  • Forth to Farne Way
  • Forth to Farne Way - Berwickshire Coastal Section

About this route

6 to 9 nights
70 miles
Moderate to Demanding
1st April to 20th October

From £819 per person

Forth to Farne Way

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.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
FFW1 From North Berwick to Holy Island 6 nights, 5 days walking Demanding £819
FFW2 From North Berwick to Holy Island 8 nights, 7 days walking Moderate £1087
FFW3 From North Berwick to Holy Island 9 nights, 8 days walking Moderate £1208
"Forth to Farne Way Map" by Contours Holidays "Forth to Farne Way Map" by Contours Holidays
"Cliffs along Berwickshire Coastal Path" by David Law (2024) "Cliffs along Berwickshire Coastal Path" by David Law (2024)
"Cannon at Dunbar Beach" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Cannon at Dunbar Beach" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Surfing at Bellhaven Bay" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Surfing at Bellhaven Bay" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Views Back to St Abbs" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Views Back to St Abbs" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Eyemouth Harbour" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Eyemouth Harbour" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"A Sandy Footpath on the Forth to Farne Way" by Contours Holidays (2023) "A Sandy Footpath on the Forth to Farne Way" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Tarmac Walking Along the Coast" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Tarmac Walking Along the Coast" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"The Bridge to Nowhere in Bellhaven Bay" by Contours Holidays (2023) "The Bridge to Nowhere in Bellhaven Bay" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Boat Planter at Dunbar" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Boat Planter at Dunbar" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Crossing Shallow Waters" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Crossing Shallow Waters" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Wide Golden Sands on the Forth to Farne Way" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Wide Golden Sands on the Forth to Farne Way" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"A Host of Rockpools" by Contours Holidays (2023) "A Host of Rockpools" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"The Rock Hopper at Dunbar" by Contours Holidays (2023) "The Rock Hopper at Dunbar" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"North Berwick Harbour" by Contours Holidays (2023) "North Berwick Harbour" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Statue at the Seabird Centre" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Statue at the Seabird Centre" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"St Abbs Head on the Forth to Farne Way" by Contours Holidays (2023) "St Abbs Head on the Forth to Farne Way" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Lighthouse Atop Abb's Head" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Lighthouse Atop Abb's Head" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Headland From North Berwick Beach" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Headland From North Berwick Beach" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Stunning Coastline on the Forth to Farne Way" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Stunning Coastline on the Forth to Farne Way" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Solid Surfaces Along the Route" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Solid Surfaces Along the Route" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"The Harbour at St Abbs" by Contours Holidays (2023) "The Harbour at St Abbs" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Eyemouth Cove" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Eyemouth Cove" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Surfers Enjoying the Day" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Surfers Enjoying the Day" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Stunning Coastline at St Abbs Head" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Stunning Coastline at St Abbs Head" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Views Over St Abbs Harbour" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Views Over St Abbs Harbour" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Just One of the Stunning Beaches on the Forth to Farne Way" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Just One of the Stunning Beaches on the Forth to Farne Way" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Stairs to the Sea Near Eyemouth" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Stairs to the Sea Near Eyemouth" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Church at St Abbs" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Church at St Abbs" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Fascinating Rock Formations at the Beach" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Fascinating Rock Formations at the Beach" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Dunbar Castle and Harbour" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Dunbar Castle and Harbour" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Natural Arch Near Dunbar Castle" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Natural Arch Near Dunbar Castle" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Reddish Coastline Near Dunbar" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Reddish Coastline Near Dunbar" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"Statue of John Muir in Dunbar" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Statue of John Muir in Dunbar" by Contours Holidays (2023)
"The Harbour at Dunbar" by Contours Holidays" "The Harbour at Dunbar" by Contours Holidays"
"Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery" by Contours Holidays (2023) "Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery" by Contours Holidays (2023)