This stunning adventure will take you on the path from Holy Island (Lindisfarne) in Northumberland to Melrose in the Scottish borders. Showcasing the majestic beauty of the North of England, the walk is named after Cuthbert, a 7th century saint who spent his life in the Borders. This is a beautiful and varied walk which links a number of key UK landmarks that were significant to Cuthbert such as the abbeys at Lindisfarne, Melrose and Holy Island, and the evocative St Cuthbert’s Cave.

ST CUTHBERT’S WAY SELF-GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY

The terrain you will cross throughout the self-guided St Cuthbert’s Way walking holiday is relatively easy in parts, but the section across the Cheviot Hills is demanding in places. The highest point on the path is 1207 ft on Wide Open Hill, which also happens to be the halfway point on the walk. The St Cuthbert’s Pilgrimage walk is well signposted from start to finish.

Check out the official page here – https://www.stcuthbertsway.info/

ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE

The price for a custom holiday hiking along the St Cuthbert’s Way is from £695 per person (based upon 2 people sharing). This includes:

• • Personalised itinerary for walking the St Cuthbert’s pilgrimage route on a self-guided basis over 5 days
• 6 nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation on a double or twin room basis (this includes B&B for the night before you start and the day you finish)
• Taxis for drop-off/pick-up where the B&B is not within easy walking distance of the path
• Baggage transfer for one bag per person between each night’s B&B
• Advice on travel arrangements to and from the start and finish points
• Ordnance Survey Explorer maps which can be downloaded onto the OS App
• • Harvey Waterproof Map for St Cuthbert’s Way self-guided hike
• Kit checklist – covering boots & socks, clothes & waterproofs, and other useful kit
• Helpline – you can call us at any time

Solo traveller price is £925. This is because most B&Bs do not have single rooms and so will charge almost as much for one person as for two.

Key Information

• Time of Year: The St Cuthbert’s Way walking holiday can be done at any time of year, although if you choose to go between November and March then you will have to contend with winter weather conditions and shorter daylight hours. Therefore, we would suggest that the best time to go is between April and October.
• Terrain: The terrain is moderate for much of the way, but there are some steep climbs and descents in the central section where the path crosses the Cheviot Hills. The walking surfaces are generally good, but can be muddy in places depending upon the time of year.
• Waymarking: The self-guided route is well signposted with the Cuthbert Cross symbol.
• Bed & Breakfast:We always aim to book good quality B&B accommodation as near as possible to the path. Even though the St Cuthbert’s Way pilgrimage path is a popular long-distance walk, there are not a huge number of B&Bs actually on the path itself or within easy walking distance. This means that sometimes the only option is to book B&Bs that are away from the path and arrange pick-up/drop-offs by taxi.
• Refreshments:Compared with some other routes, the St Cuthbert’s Way walk has a range of cafes en route where you can get a cup of coffee (and maybe even a bacon butty or cake!) while not having to deviate from the path. Whether these will be open depends upon the time of year, day of week and time you happen to be passing.

Booking the Chiltern Ridgeway walking holiday is easy. Start by filling out the enquiry form, and we’ll plan a bespoke route for you, before sending you a quote with all the details of your trip. Then, simply make your booking and enjoy your self-guided walking holiday in the English countryside!