How long does St Cuthberts Way take?
Most people choose to walk St Cuthbert’s Way over 5 days, covering 10-15 miles per day at a comfortable pace, allowing time to enjoy the scenery, villages, sites and features along the way, and to arrive in good time to settle into your accommodation.
How many miles is St Cuthberts Way?
62.5 miles
Bridging the national border between Scotland and England, this inspiring 100km (62.5 miles) cross-border route links Melrose in the Scottish Borders, where St. Cuthbert started his religious life in 650AD, with Holy Island off the Northumberland Coast, his eventual resting place and his original pilgrimage shrine.
Where does St Cuthberts Way start and finish?
St Cuthbert’s Way threads its way through the quiet countryside of the Scottish Borders and Northumberland, joining together places associated with the 7th Century Saint. It begins in the market town of Melrose in the Scottish Borders and finishes on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne on the edge of the North Sea.
Can you cycle St Cuthbert’s Way?
For the cycling route click here – St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast. St Cuthbert’s Way is a 62-mile long-distance walking route. It is one of the most beautiful, varied and enjoyable routes in Britain, and one of Scotland’s Great Trails.
Where is St Cuthberts Way?
St Cuthbert’s Way runs from Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the coast of Northumberland in England. The route climbs over the fringes of the Eildon Hills before following stretches of the mighty River Tweed and the Roman Dere Street.
How do you get to the start of St Cuthberts?
There is a local bus, the #67, that links Melrose to Berwick-upon-Tweed, allowing you to go back to your start point, if you wish. If like most walkers/pilgrims, you are starting your walk at Melrose.
Why is it called St Cuthberts Way?
St Cuthbert’s Way is a 100-kilometre (62 mi) long-distance trail between the Scottish Borders town of Melrose and Lindisfarne (Holy Island) off the coast of Northumberland, England. The walk is named after Cuthbert, a 7th-century saint, a native of the Borders who spent his life in the service of the church.
How long does it take to walk across Holy Island Causeway?
about two hours
It takes about two hours to walk to the Island from the Causeway. Ideally set off two hours before low tide – walking with the outgoing tide rather the rising tide. The Pilgrims route is about three miles long. Do not attempt to cross at dusk or in poor weather conditions.
How big is St Cuthberts cross?
3.5 cm x 3 cm
Cuthbert’s Cross in 9ct gold – made by Shetland Jewellery exclusively for Celtic Crafts of Lindisfarne. The centre stone is a garnet. Size 3.5 cm x 3 cm. Chain is 18″.
Is it safe to walk to Holy Island?
Advice for walking the Pilgrim’s Route safely: The Pilgrims route is about three miles long. Do not attempt to cross at dusk or in poor weather conditions. Please do not attempt to cross the causeway at any other time. It is dangerous as the tide comes in very rapidly.
What happened to St Cuthberts body?
Cuthbert, monk, hermit and Bishop of Lindisfarne, died on 20 March 687. Eleven years after his death the monks went to dig up the body, to translate it into the fine new shrine inside the church, and found, to their astonishment, that his body was incorrupt.