St Cuthbert’s Way Highlights
Experience the serene landscapes and sacred stories of St Cuthbert’s Way.
Tour Description
St Cuthbert’s Way is the 62 mile route from Melrose in the Scottish Borders to Lindisfarne in Northumberland. It threads through some of our finest countryside and locations, from Melrose Abbey and the Eildon Hills to the Cheviots, with beautiful towns and villages along the way long accustomed to welcoming walkers. Explore the key highlights of this beautiful trail and discover more about St Cuthbert’s Way. We can be very flexible for your day depending on the highlights you would like to see. However a typical Itinerary would include: 08.30 – Pick up at your chosen location - this is based on a pickup in Edinburgh. However we can pick up at your desired location. AM: Visit Melrose Abbey, the Eildon Hills Viewpoint, St Boswells and enjoy a walk along the River Tweed. PM: Visit Kirk Yetholm, drive through the Cheviot Hills and finish your day on the tidal island of Lindisfarne, the spiritual end point of St Cuthbert's Way. (Please note tide times permitting, we will visit alternative Northumberland highlights if the causeway is closed due to tides, we will confirm upon booking.) 18:00 - Drop off at your chosen location - this time is based on an Edinburgh drop off. Why not combine your day tour into a longer adventure? Stay overnight in one of the region's fantastic hotels and pair this experience with another of our Scottish Borders or Northumberland tours. Just get in touch - we'll be happy to craft a bespoke itinerary for you. Please note, accommodation is not included on our multi-day tours, giving you the flexibility to choose lodgings that suit your style and budget. Our experienced team are happy to provide recommendations. Please also note, additional excursions or optional activities may be offered during your tour. Participation in extra excursions is entirely optional and may incur additional costs, which will be clearly communicated at the start of your tour. Extra excursions are subject to availability and may depend on factors such as weather, seasonal access, or local conditions. See our full T&C's for further info.
Deposit, Payments, Cancellation, Refunds, Special Requests & Optional Excursions
Deposit is paid at the time of booking, which secures your tour date with us. The remaining balance will be invoiced immediately and is due 30 days before the tour. Tours booked within 30 days require deposit and full payment immediately. Please note, if the balance is not paid by the 30‑day deadline, the booking will be cancelled and the deposit retained. Cancellations & Refunds - by you: - Cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour date will receive a full refund, excluding the deposit. - Cancellations made 15–30 days before the tour date will receive a 50% refund, excluding the deposit. - Cancellations made less than 15 days before the tour date are non‑refundable, including the deposit. If a guest chooses or is required to end their trip early once a tour has begun, no full or partial refunds will be issued. We will, however, assist with onward travel or local guidance where possible. To cancel or request a date change, please contact info@drummondscottishtours.com. Cancellations - by us: In the unlikely event that we must cancel a tour (e.g. severe weather or unforeseen circumstances), you will be offered a full refund or the option to reschedule. Special Requests & Accessibility Please inform us of any special requests at the time of booking. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate them, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled. Drummond Scottish Tours is not a specialised provider for disabled travellers. While we will always try to assist, we cannot guarantee full accessibility across all tours, vehicles, or locations. Travelling with Children Guests travelling with infants or young children must bring their own appropriate ISOFIX child or baby seat, as we do not provide child seats. Accommodation We do not arrange accommodation for multi‑day tours, but we are happy to suggest trusted local options if needed. Optional Extras Additional excursions or optional activities may be offered during your tour. These are entirely optional, may incur extra costs, and are subject to availability, weather, and seasonal access. All costs will be clearly communicated before booking. Please visit www.drummondscottishtours.com/termsandconditions to view our full Terms and Conditions.