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
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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 |
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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
“Really enjoyed the trail, scenery was beautiful.”Ms Fitzgerald, Canada
“Beautiful and varied scenery - from riverside and woodland walks, alongside and through fields, hills and moors, and of course across the sands to Lindisfarne. Walks about the right length for us. Inns good and baggage transfer flawless.”Mr Minot, USA
“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
“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
“Varied landscape easy to follow route with way markers. Crossing to Holy Island a highlight.”Dr Mansfield, UK
“We were extremely fortunate with the weather, the walk itself is lovely and the accommodation was for the most part very good.”Mrs Hawkins, 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
“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
Dog friendly