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St Cuthbert’s Way

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Your Self-Guided Hiking Tour Includes:

  • Top-Choice Accommodation
  • Detailed Itinerary, Maps & GPS Tracks
  • Baggage Transfer
  • Breakfasts
  • Insider Tips
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  • Day 1 Arrival in Wooler

    From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Wooler.

  • Day 2 East Horton to The Lindisfarne Inn (Beal)

    9.5 Miles / 15 Km 4-5 Hrs 950ft / 290 Metres

    After a transfer to East Horton, you cross the route of a Roman road and then follow the trail through a rolling landscape with the remains of WW2 defences. The romantic St Cuthbert’s Cave makes for a lovely picnic site. From the next ridge you suddenly get your first clear view of the coast and Holy Island, before a pleasant woodland walk guides you towards the end of your hike at Fenwick, near the coast. A short walk along a quiet road then brings you to The Lindisfarne Inn at Beal (not on the island).

     Important Notes about access to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne
    Holy Island becomes a true island for 3 to 7 hours twice a day during high tide, when the causeway is flooded. Outside those hours, the road to the island is usually safe to use. The safe crossing times are shown on large signboards at either end of the causeway. They can also be checked beforehand at holyislandcrossingtimes.northumberland.gov.uk , which allows you to plan your hiking tour and the day of your crossing in advance.

  • Day 3 The Lindisfarne Inn (Beal) to Holy Island of Lindisfarne

    8 Miles / 12.5 Km 3-4 Hrs 160ft / 50 Metres

    This short day is undoubtedly the highlight of the St Cuthbert’s Way for most hikers. A lovely walk through meadows and fields brings you to the coast where a causeway links Lindisfarne to the mainland. From here, you can cross to Holy Island along the road or by following the ancient Pilgrim’s Way across the Beal Sands. Allow yourself enough time to explore the island with its medieval priory, castle, coastal nature reserve and inviting cafes and pubs.

  • Day 4 Depart Lindisfarne

    There are infrequent bus services off the island. It might be easier to take a taxi to nearby Beal or all the way to Berwick-upon-Tweed from where you can get connecting trains to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle. Full details provided upon booking.

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