Independent St Cuthberts Way 
This historic 62 mile route weaves its way through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland from Melrose to Lindisfarne. Along the route you will have the opportunity to discover Melrose Abbey, Dere Street (a Roman Road), the lands of the Border rievers, St Cuthbert’s Cave, Holy Island and much more.
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The trail is well way-marked on paths, quiet roads and tracks. Some ascent and descent is involved and some sections cross open hill and moorland. The final day crosses the tidal causeway to Lindisfarne on Holy Island.
We are offering the St Cuthbert's Way as both a Superior and Premier package.
On all options evening meals are available locally either at your accommodation or nearby. Packed lunches are obtainable either from accommodation providers or local shops. Details will be provided in your holiday dossier.
Baggage transfers for 1 bag per person are included on both options so you only need to carry a day pack.
Start: Melrose – flexible time
Finish: Lindisfarne on Holy Island. Transport to take you to Berwick Upon Tweed railway station is included. Exact time is dependent upon tide times. We will advise you accordingly when you book your holiday. Please advise us of any time constraints due to onward travel etc.
Available: April to October. May be available at other times but without overnight bag transfers.
Typical Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Melrose and take your bag to your accommodation. Depending upon arrival time you might have time to walk a short section today and transfer by bus back to Melrose.
Day 2: Walk to Harestanes / Crailing area – 16 miles (10 miles if you walked part of the route on day 1)
Day 3: Walk to Kirk Yetholm - 16 miles
Day 4: Walk to Wooler - 13 miles
Day 5: Walk to Fenwick - 12 miles
Day 6: Walk to Lindisfarne 5-6 miles. Taxi to Berwick Upon Tweed railway station. Your exact itinerary today is dependent upon tide times. We will plan this for you when you book and advise you accordingly.
Superior Option - What's Included
Includes:
- 5 nights guest house or small hotel accommodation (ensuite where possible)
- 5 breakfasts
- Overnight bag transfers - 1 bag per person
- Taxi from Lindisfarne to Berwick Upon Tweed railway station
- Route map and dossier
- Emergency telephone support
Not included:
- Packed lunches and evening meals
- Transport to Melrose or from Berwick
- Cost of public transport / taxi if accommodation is off route
Optional extras:
- Accommodation at Lindisfarne – please ask for a quote before booking.
- Additional nights on route for a rest day – please ask for a quote before booking.
Price:
£415 per person – based on a minimum of 2 people in the group.
Single room supplement of £70 (maximum 1 single room per party – if you require multiple single rooms please contact us before booking).
£609 per person – individual bookings - inclusive of single room supplement.
Premier Option - What's Included
Includes:
- 5 nights ensuite hotel / inn accommodation
- 5 breakfasts
- Overnight bag transfers - 1 bag per person
- Taxi from Lindisfarne to Berwick Upon Tweed railway station
- 1 return taxi journey to / from your overnight accommodation
- Route map and dossier
- Emergency telephone support
Not included:
- Packed lunches and evening meals
- Transport to Melrose or from Berwick
- Cost of public transport / taxi if accommodation is off route, other than as stated above
Optional extras:
- Accommodation at Lindisfarne – please ask for a quote before booking.
- Additional nights on route for a rest day – please ask for a quote before booking.
Price:
£439 per person – based on a minimum of 2 people in the group.
Single room supplement of £100 (maximum 1 single room per party – if you require multiple single rooms please contact us before booking).
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2 or more: Minimum 2 people per booking
Individual: Individual bookings
| Option | Price | SRS | Choose your date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior
(2 or more) |
£415 pp | £70 | |
| Superior
(Individual) |
£609 pp | Incl. | |
| Premier
(2 or more) |
£439 pp | £100 |
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