Saint Cuthbert's Way
Description
- Length of trail 100 km, 62 miles
- Length in days 5 days
- Traildino grading EW, Easy walk, nature trail
62 miles, 100 km, 5 days
St Cuthbert was a monk who lived in the 7th century, becoming saint twelve years after his death. He lived in the border region of Scotland and England off the coast of Northumberland. The trail winds through soft sloping tranquil farmlands with hedges and dry stone walls. Of course you will find old religious buildings on your path, like the ruined Melrose Abbey, Lindisfarne Priory and Holy Island (only reachable at low tide). The path is popular because of its associations with pilgrimage. Second, the trail is part of the European Long Distance Route E2.
Opinions
- Aaron Barnes September 2010
- Rate 8
- Positive Cracking short-ish trail that covers a cross border route between Scotland and England. Melrose Abbey, Lindisfarne and Yeavering Bell (one of the largest hill forts in the UK) are all highlights. Wideopen Hill is spectacular and not to be missed. Crossing the sands via the Pilgrims path to Lindisfarne is a must at the finish - check the tide tables.
- Negative Bit too much road walking at times on the Scottish section. Otherwise a good solid trail. Watch out for the high bracken in places - it covers the path and will give the unwary walker a good soaking during the summer, even after the rain has stopped ;)
Map
Links
Facts
- St Cuthbert's Way - Index Page
Home page of the trail
Reports
- 2 St. Cuthbert's Way
This is Andrew Stephenson excellent diary, on his walk on the UK E2.
- Rambling Pete's St Cuthbert's Way Journal
Since the St Cuthbert's trail takes us along many historic places of interest, Rambling Pete starts with a list of useful links to historic websites.
- St Cuthbert's Way Pilgrimage
Report of a walk back in 2000.
- St Cuthberts Way Trip Report
Report of the St Cuthberts Way, walked in the Summer of 2010
- St. Cuthbert’s Way » Collected Musings of a Hill Wanderer
Blog by John Hennessy
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books
Netherlands
2013
- Wandelgids St Oswald´s Way and St Cuthbert´s Way | Cicerone | Rudolf Abraham
- Uitstekende wandelgids die in etappes de route nauwkeurig beschrijft. This guidebook describes two long-distance trails through Northumberland and the Borders. St Oswald´s Way is 97 miles from Heavenfield, near Hadrian´s Wall. St Cuthbert´s Way is 62 miles from Melrose. Both routes pass through the Northumberland National Park and partially... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- Cicerone Press , United Kingdom
United Kingdom
2013
- St Oswald's Way and St Cuthbert's Way
- Long-distance Trails in Northumberland and the Borders Read more
United Kingdom
2013
- St Oswald's Way and St Cuthbert's Way
- This guidebook describes two long-distance trails through Northumberland and the Borders. St Oswald's Way is 97 miles from Heavenfield, near Hadrian's Wall. St Cuthbert's Way is 62 miles from Melrose. Both routes pass through the Northumberland National Park and partially follow the Northumberland Coast Path to meet at Holy Island. Read more
Maps
United Kingdom
2013
- St Oswald's Way and St Cuthbert's Way
- St Oswald's Way (97 miles/155km) and St Cuthbert's Way (62 miles/99km) through Northumberland and the Scottish Borders in a guide from Cicerone Press with colour extracts from the Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps, recommendations for accommodation, etc. The guide also includes the Northumberland Coast Path.Detailed descriptions of the individual... Read more
United Kingdom
- St. Cuthbert's Way
- Waterproof walking map of the St Cuthbert's Way at 1:40,000 from Harvey, with the route divided into individual panels so that you can have the entire trail on one easy-to-read sheet. Cartography shows public bridleways and footpaths, with permissive (permission may be withdrawn) paths indicated. The route is prominently highlighted, with parts... Read more
Walking holidays
United Kingdom
- St Cuthbert's Way
- A 4 - 7 day self guided walking holiday through St Cuthbert's Way. The St Cuthbert’s Way is a fascinating historical 63 mile walking holiday through the less trodden Scottish Borders and Northumberland countryside. It finishes on the spectacular Holy Island where the walk across the sands at low tide is truly memorable. Starting your adventure... Read more