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Country - Scotland
St Cuthbert’s Way runs from the Border town of Melrose to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne lying off the Northumbrian coast. It follows, roughly the route taken by St Cuthbert in the 7th Centur y when he left Melrose where he was Prior, to become Prior, and later Bishop, of Lindisfarne.
This historic walk, star ts at the 12th century Cistercian Abbey in Melrose and quickly climbs up and through the distinctive landmark of the Eildon Hills. Almost any time during the next two days, and into the third day, this landmark will still be visible, surprising you - each time you look back - with the distance you have covered.
Descending, the track leads through Bowden village and the small town of Newtown St Boswells before picking up the River Tweed. Later, after Maxton village, the route joins Dere Street, the Roman Road which originally ran from York to Edinburgh. The Teviot River is crossed early in day 2, and eventually the route leaves Dere Street and heads past Cessford Castle to Morebattle, from where you begin the 400-metre ascent up Wideopen Hill, where you reach the highest point on the whole walk, and also the halfway point.
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