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St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Itinerary

St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Itinerary

This St Cuthbert’s Way Coast-to-Coast Itinerary outlines a 200-mile coast-to-coast tour which Andy and I will be cycling in summer 2021. It is inspired by the St Cuthbert’s Way walk. It also takes inspiration from the Scottish Borders Coast-to-Coast which Sarah and I cycled a few years ago. 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. We have, therefore, created this…

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St Cuthbert’s Way Itinerary

St Cuthbert’s Way Itinerary

This St Cuthbert’s Way Itinerary outlines a 62-mile long-distance walking route which Sarah, Neil and Nicholl will be walking in summer 2021. It is one of the most beautiful, varied and enjoyable routes in Britain, and one of Scotland’s Great Trails. This cross-border route spans the national border between Scotland and England, linking 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…

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Coast and Castles South Day 4 – Lindisfarne to Yetholm

Coast and Castles South Day 4 – Lindisfarne to Yetholm

Coast and Castles South Day 4. After yesterdays cycle to Lindisfarne today, provided us with another glorious sunny day and our first entry into Scotland. Our destination, following a slight booking mix up, would be Yetholm. Interestingly, today’s ride would prove to be as much about bridges as the coast and the castles. Leaving Beal, NCN Route 1 follows a coastal path through Lindisfarne Nature Reserve.    Unfortunately Neil managed to pick up an injury due to coming off worse after picking a fight…

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Coast and Castles South Day 3 – Alnwick to Lindisfarne

Coast and Castles South Day 3 – Alnwick to Lindisfarne

Coast and Castles South Day 3. Today, was another great day weather wise! Before leaving Alnwick, we went to look at the castle. We then headed out of town and back to the coast. We had decided to follow the alternative route which was partially off road. Some of the scenery was just stunning! Our next stop was at Dunstanburgh Castle. Lunch was at Seahouses at a great little cafe there. We then continued along past Bamburgh Castle. We stopped off…

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Coast and Castles South Day 2 – Whitley Bay to Alnwick

Coast and Castles South Day 2 – Whitley Bay to Alnwick

Following our gentle introduction to our Coast and Castles South tour, Coast and Castles South Day 2 was our first proper day of touring. Leaving the excellent York House Hotel in Whitley Bay we picked up the NCN 72 cycle coastal path towards Blyth.    We passed the Blyth Battery Museum and decided to have a look round. Staffed by an enthusiastic group of volunteers it provided an interesting insight into British coastal defences during the two world wars along…

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