St Cuthbert's Way - Holy Island Option
A fantastic walk through the border towns of Scotland before reaching the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
5 to 8 nights
64 miles
Moderate to Demanding
From £465 per person
St Cuthbert's Way - Holy Island Option
Walk St Cuthbert's Way, crossing the causeway to Holy Island, on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included
St Cuthbert's Way - Holy Island Option
https://www.contours.co.uk/st-cuthberts-way-holy-island-option
A fantastic walk through the border towns of Scotland before reaching the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
From £465 per person
This 62-mile holiday option takes in the entire St Cuthbert’s Way, staying in accommodation on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne at the end of the walk. This is a great opportunity to spend more time exploring this historical island and provides a spectacular finale for your walking holiday.
Exploring the attractive borders towns of Melrose, Bowden and Jedburgh.
Admiring far-reaching views over the border country from the slopes of the Eildon Hills.
Spending the night on the tranquil Holy Island, with its 16th century Lindisfarne Castle and Priory, home to the Lindisfarne Gospels.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUTH0 | From Melrose to Holy Island | 4 days walking | £465 | |
| CUTH1 | From Melrose to Holy Island | 5 days walking | £555 | |
| CUTH2 | From Melrose to Holy Island | 6 days walking | £650 | |
| CUTH3 | From Melrose to Holy Island | 7 days walking | £740 |
Please note that the causeway on to Holy Island can only be crossed during low tide. Before booking, please check the Holy Island Safe Crossing Times by clicking here
Travel to Melrose where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Melrose to Harestanes(T). 15 miles (24km) / 1512 ft (461 m) ascent
Harestanes(T) to Kirk Yetholm. 17.5 miles (28km) / 2185 ft (666 m) ascent
Kirk Yetholm to Wooler. 13.5 miles (21.5km) / 2221 ft (677 m) ascent
Wooler to Holy Island. 18 miles (28.5km) / 1427 ft (435 m) ascent
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; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
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:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“It was absolutely wonderful - a beautiful walk, very peaceful with a wonderful range of scenery, not too difficult and great accommodation, all of a high standard.”Ms Huffington, UK
“Thank you for first class organisation and information sent to us in preparing for the walk which made it a fabulous holiday, stress free.”Miss Douglas, UK
“The walk included an interesting variety of landscapes. It was well laid out and the distances walked each day were good.”Dr Matthews, UK
“We have thoroughly enjoyed walking the St Cuthbert's Way, albeit challenging at times… Highlights were staying/visiting Jedburgh, the walking territory and views on the Scottish side of the border, and of course walking across the sands following the Pilgrim route to finish at Holy Island. We chose to stay an extra day/night at Holy Island, and this was well worth it, allowing more time to visit the Priory, Castle, enjoy walking the Island, birdlife and marine life (seals!), enjoying spectacular scenery at sunset and sunrise; a memorable experience. The walk itself, and the destination did not disappoint.”Mrs Kaill, UK
“We enjoyed our holiday very much, it was a real adventure.”Mr Stanton, UK
“Our entire family loved this trip. The beautiful story of St Cuthbert’s Way, the welcome we received most nights, and the pace of life while on this trip were all gifts. Thanks for your effort to offer that to your clients.”Mrs Paetkau, USA
“Brilliant shorter walk a bit of everything - hills, rivers, moors, sea, bridges, priories, villages - perfect and perfect organisation by Contours.”Mr Brown, UK
“Weather, transport, accommodation all excellent.”Ms Crawford, Ireland
“Gentle beautiful countryside, very relaxing after the Southern Upland Way.”Mr Mason, UK
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Dog friendly