St Cuthbert's Way
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
https://www.contours.co.uk/st-cuthberts-way-walk
A self-guided walking holiday celebrating the many historic sites associated with St Cuthbert.
From £685 per person
From £685 per person

St Cuthbert's Way follows the story of a 7th century saint who travelled through Scotland and northern England, spreading the Gospel and performing healing miracles. Beginning at Melrose, where the saint started his ministry, and ending at Holy Island, where he ended his days, the trail passes through scenery of great variety and beauty.
The walk takes in heather-clad hills, tranquil riverbanks and old Roman roads, visiting attractive villages and border towns along the way. Particular sites of interest include the ruin of Dryburgh Abbey, Cessford Castle, St Cuthbert's Cave and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, complete with its ruined abbey and spectacular castle.
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 | £685 | |
| CUTH1 | From Melrose to Holy Island | 5 days walking | £823 | |
| CUTH2 | From Melrose to Holy Island | 6 days walking | £952 | |
| CUTH3 | From Melrose to Holy Island | 7 days walking | £1086 |
“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
“Logistics, administration and quality of accommodation are outstanding.”Mr Bancroft, UK
“We loved the holiday. The walking is stunning and everything worked smoothly, so thank you.”Ms Adam, UK
“I am writing to thank you for making our recent walking holiday, St Cuthbert’s Way, so memorable. Each section of the walk was well planned, the accommodation reached high standards throughout the week, and we were thrilled to experience a competent baggage service and outstanding taxi service which were comfortable and the drivers information helpful. I will not hesitate to recommend your organisation to fellow walkers.”Mrs Hallows, UK
“Really enjoyed the trail, scenery was beautiful.”Ms Fitzgerald, Canada
“We have done a lot of holiday with you before. Very good.”Mr Colwill, 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
“It was beautiful countryside, we had good weather and the places we stayed were very comfortable and friendly.”Ms Hunt, UK
“Varied landscape easy to follow route with way markers. Crossing to Holy Island a highlight.”Dr Mansfield, UK