We have improved our walking grade scale. Read more
■ Location: Northumberland
■ Duration: 7 nights
■ Board Basis: Full Board
■ Travel Dates: May-Sep 2027
■ Itineraries available: 1
■ Choice of Walking Grade: 7 details
■ Carbon Footprint: 122kg CO2 details
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From September 2026, we have expanded our walking grade scale from 6 to 10 points. While the holidays themselves have not changed (the routes, daily distances and ascent levels remain the same), our newly expanded 1-10 scale offers greater distinction between holidays and clearer grade descriptions, so you can choose a holiday that best suits you.
Moderate walking grade 7
The most active moderate grade. Longer distances and short but steep ascents and descents possible throughout the day. Hill walking experience desirable. Typically, 11-12 miles (18-19km) with around 1,800ft (560m) of ascent.A group transfer is available from Berwick upon Tweed railway station at 17:00. Alternatively, please see the travel details section of your trip notes for details of how to reach the hotel independently. Hotel check-in is available from 15:00. Your leader will meet the group at reception at 18:30 for a brief introduction to the holiday before dinner.
Distance: 9.5 miles (15km)
Ascent: 1,145 feet (350m)
Our journey begins at Melrose Abbey, founded in 1136 and renowned for its stunning medieval architecture. We head up onto the Eildon Hills, to enjoy views over Melrose, the Lammermuir, and the Cheviot Hills. After reaching Bowden, we’ll walk through the countryside of Newton St. Boswells before following the River Tweed past St. Boswells. The trail continues to Maxton.
Distance: 16.5 miles (27km)
Ascent: 1,565 feet (475m)
Have a big breakfast today! This is a tough, but beautiful day on the trail. From Maxton we join Dere Street, an historic Roman road, leading us to the Harestanes Visitor Centre. Be sure to look back for excellent panoramas of the Eildon Hills. From Harestanes, we follow the River Tweed past its junction with Jed Water to reach Jedfoot Bridge. Our route undulates, passing Cessford Moor, the village of Cessford, and the ruins of Cessford Castle, to reach Morebattle, where the Cheviot Hills come into view.
Distance: 12 miles (19km)
Ascent: 2105 feet (640m)
After leaving our bags for their transfer to Nether Grange House, we set off across the Cheviot Hills.
Leaving Morebattle, we head uphill, taking in Grubbit Law and Wideopen Hill, continuing along the ridge accompanied by great views before descending into Kirk Yetholm.
From Kirk Yetholm, we briefly follow the Pennine Way, ascending to the Scotland–England border. Crossing into Northumberland, we traverse open moorland to Elsdonburn Farm, then continue to Hethpool in the picturesque College Valley.
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 1,095 feet (335 m)
Fabulous walking in the College Valley. After some steep ascents passing the hill forts of Yeavering Bell, the route continues across moorland, with Humbleton Hill – the site of a 1402 battle between the Scots and English – on our left, before descending into the market town of Wooler.
Distance: 12 miles (19km)
Ascent: 1310 feet (400m)
Leaving Wooler, we cross Wooler Water and gently ascend to Weetwood Moor, meandering through charming countryside and passing the hamlets of East and West Horton. A short road section leads us to Cockenheugh Woods, where we visit St Cuthbert’s Cave. Soon after, we are rewarded with a spectacular first glimpse of our final destination – Holy Island, as well as the North Sea and Bamburgh Castle. We then join St Oswald’s Way and the Northumberland Coast Path and continue on to reach Fenwick.
Distance: 6 miles (9.5km)
Ascent: 200 feet (60m)
A shorter and more leisurely walk today allows us time to soak up the beauty of Holy Island. Departing Fenwick, we head towards the Lindisfarne Causeway, which is only accessible at low tide. Once on the island, we walk through the village to our final destination at Lindisfarne Priory, where we’ll celebrate having completed St Cuthbert’s Way!
Please note – Depending on the tide times, we may cross to Lindisfarne using either the causeway itself, or the traditional pilgrims route – across the sands. If the route across the sands is possible you’ll need to pack a plastic bag for shoes/boots, a spare pair of shoes, and a small towel and a bottle of water to wash your feet after the crossing
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
Address:
Ednam House
Bridge Street
Kelso
Roxburghshire
TD5 7HT
Travelling by public transport is recommended
Travel to Berwick upon Tweed by train and join our group transfer at 1700hrs from Berwick upon Tweed railway station, on the arrival day. The transfer takes approx. 40-45mins and will take you and your luggage to our accommodation.
If you arrive in Berwick upon Tweed earlier and/or would prefer to travel independently to the hotel, the bus 67 picks up at Berwick upon Tweed railway station and takes approx. 55mins to arrive in Kelso. Alight at the Horsemarket bus stop, Kelso and you’re a minutes walk from the hotel. Timetable for bus 67 can be found: www.bordersbuses.co.uk/services/BORD/67
If train travel isn't possible, or you prefer to travel by car, there are a few options re parking:
Nether Grange
Alnmouth
Alnwick
Northumberland NE66 2RZ
Tel: +44 (0)1665 830431
The nearest station is Alnmouth, on the main east coast line between Newcastle and Edinburgh.
The station is 1.3miles from Nether Grange. Approximately 30minutes walk, with footpath all the way.
Check National Rail for train times and routes.
The 1.5-mile journey from Alnmouth railway station to Nether Grange is about five minutes by taxi. Taxis are in limited supply in Alnmouth, so we recommend pre-booking as early as possible.
For pricing, please contact the taxi company directly.
Taxi companies in the area include:
Sovereign Taxis*
Tel: +44 (0)7553 360662
Wizard Taxis*
Tel: +44 (0)1665 663709
AA Taxis*
Tel: +44 (0)1665 606060
Some taxi companies have school runs so taxis may be in short supply between 9:00am and 10:00am. It is advisable to book your return taxi when you book your arrival taxi.
*HF Holidays does not own or manage any of the above taxi companies.
Before travelling by car, note that there is no car park at Nether Grange and there’s very limited on-street parking.
Exit the A1 onto the A1068 towards Alnwick. At the roundabout turn right (it’s not well signposted), following the A1068 towards Alnmouth. Go straight ahead at the first roundabout then left at the second roundabout onto the B1338.
As you approach Alnmouth, turn right at the next roundabout, then left into The Wynd. Follow to Marine Road into Northumberland Street. After 100 yards turn right into Pease’s Lane. You’ll find Nether Grange on the left.
The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport. Take the metro to Newcastle Central station, then the train to Alnmouth - a straightforward journey taking just over an hour.
Your stay is full-board. This includes daily breakfasts, packed lunch options, and evening meals. Vegetarian choices and dietary requirements can be catered for (please give advance notice when booking).
Our packed lunches will be too much food for some and not enough for others; if you feel you might need more food during the walk, please bring a supply of snacks to supplement this – it won’t always be possible to
buy these on the route. Your packed lunches will include: a bread sandwich or roll with a choice of filling; some fresh fruit; fruit cake/flapjack or similar, crisps and/or biscuits. For those of you tackling a level 4 or above
holiday, we would highly recommend bringing some trail mix or something similar to ensure you've some fuel in reserve should you need it.
Our partner hotels can cater for most dietary requirements, but it is important you advise us of any allergies
and dietary restrictions you have at the time of booking.
The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:
Recommended
Our experienced and knowledgeable volunteer leaders undergo a thorough assessment to lead you on your holiday and are delighted to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you. Please ensure you complete and hand in your registration form on arrival and let the leader know about any medical problems you may have. This may be useful in the event of a problem on the walk and will be treated confidentially by the leader.
In The Event Of A Problem
If you become separated from your group, please stay where you are. Your leader will retrace their steps to find you.
All our leaders carry a mobile phone, group shelter, spare maps and a compass. In the unlikely event your leader is incapacitated, please use any emergency kit in their rucksack and call the emergency services (call 999 in the UK, or 112 overseas).
Please then try to call the hotel where you are staying to let them know there is a problem.
If you have any cause for complaints regarding accommodation, you should notify your leader who can then attempt to rectify the problem.
Ticks
Ticks are tiny creatures that live in vegetation and can attach themselves to passing animals or walkers and may carry a risk of Lyme Disease. Please refer to NHS advice and guidelines for information prior to your holiday.
We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.
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Dates & availability
St Cuthbert’s Way Guided Trail
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,479
ppMembers
£1,449
pp7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,479
ppMembers
£1,449
pp7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,449
ppMembers
£1,419
pp7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,449
ppMembers
£1,419
pp7 nights. Trip notes
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,479
ppMembers
£1,449
pp
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