The Way was inspired by the life of St Cuthbert, who began his ministry at Melrose in 650 AD, eventually becoming the Bishop of Lindisfarne. The route provides a link over the Cheviot Hills between the Southern Upland Way (at Melrose) and the Pennine Way National Trail (at Kirk Yetholm) with the Northumberland Coast Path.

A favourite. St Cuthbert’s Way was voted into the top ten of Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) members’ favourite Long Distance Paths in a 2022 survey to mark the Association’s 50th anniversary. The LDWA grades it as challenging, with moorland, heritage and religious interest.

Holy Island. The finish at Lindisfarne is reached by a tidal causeway, so check the Holy Island safe crossing times before you plan the last day.