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 self-guided walking holiday celebrating the many historic sites associated with St Cuthbert.
From £620 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.
Both of our holiday options follow St Cuthbert's Way from end to end, but our mainland option returns to the shore for the final night's stay. If you would prefer to stay on Holy Island, select the Holy Island option from the list below.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £641 per person
This 62-mile holiday option takes in the complete 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.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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CUTH0 | From Melrose to Holy Island | 4 days walking | £641 | |
CUTH1 | From Melrose to Holy Island | 5 days walking | £772 | |
CUTH2 | From Melrose to Holy Island | 6 days walking | £893 | |
CUTH3 | From Melrose to Holy Island | 7 days walking | £1019 |
“We had a wonderful trip!! Loved every minute. I had been on three previous walking tours with Contours, but none of my three sisters had. This was new to them, but they had a great time and were very happy with the accommodations, the information provided, the transfers, and the luggage service.”Ms Green, USA
“St. Cuthbert's Way was, though incredibly challenging, a magnificent path to follow, especially the last day, walking across the sand and mud to Holy Isle. MOST of the accommodations were good, and we were absolutely DELIGHTED by the cab drivers. I never would have thought that cab drivers would be a highlight of the experience, but they were. The luggage transfers were flawless, which was so helpful. The Allerton House and the Lindisfarne on Holy Isle were superb lodgings. Like any such experience, there were ups and downs, but overall it was a great experience.”Ms Kleeman, USA
“I absolutely loved it!! It was a much needed holiday!! It was so wonderful to do this, to have everything taken care of, and all of it was wonderful, and every detail was taken care of. Thank you so much for this amazing experience!! It made so much of a huge difference to just set up the dates and select the passage, and have every detail from a place to stay Monday night till a place to stay till Monday morning. Every host was amazing. Each taxi company was wonderful, kind, warm, wonderful!! It made doing this experience on my own so wonderful and not nearly as daunting as it could have been.”Rev Smith, UK
“We had an incredible time. The places we stayed were great. People were helpful and very welcoming. Our luggage pick-up and drop off went smoothly. You make it so easy for us and we so appreciate the effort. And we plan to take another group in a few years! Again, you make it easy for us and we have not had any serious issues so we would be happy to continue using your services.”Mrs Raynor, USA
“Our luck with the weather made this a fantastic holiday. Views from the hilltops on the route were spectacular. Hosts at our various stops were very helpful and friendly.”Mr Narbrough, UK
“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
“An excellent and not crowded walking route with decent accommodation.”Mr Biro, UK
“Great holiday. Lovely country side, different each day.”Ms Murphy, Ireland
“Gentle beautiful countryside, very relaxing after the Southern Upland Way.”Mr Mason, UK