Durham Cathedral
Yesterday in England ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
I had to visit Durham on the way home and see St Cuthbert's tomb in the Cathedral.
Didn't get a photo as we were moved out of that area before Evensong, but he has a plain tombstone with the simpleRead more
Holy Island of Lindisfarne
August 8 in England ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
The crossing over the sands to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne was a remarkable experience!
I had to wait until the tide went out, so chatted at the campsite with Irish cyclist Vincent, explored theRead more
Fenwick
August 7 in England ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Today there was more moor, then farmland and St Cuthbert's Cave. Here, the monks carrying his remains to save him from Viking invaders halted for a while. There would have been room in there forRead more
Wooler
August 6 in England ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Crossing more of the Cheviot Hills has been amazing but the photos on an overcast day won't do it justice. Open views, bracken, heather, sheep and cows. In the valleys, lovely wildflowers. I metRead more
Town Yetholm
August 5 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
I ate breakfast and stocked up at an Esso service station (egg roll made to order) and caught a bus back to the trail. After 500 m I met a hiker who asked if I was doing St Cuthbert's Way in the wrongRead more
Jedburgh
August 4 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
A lovely morning, starting in rain, along the Tweed. Rich landowners built the Crystal Well and a pumping system to raise water to their house. Lilliard's Stone is the tomb of a woman who may haveRead more
Riverbank near St Boswells
August 3 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
They have had less rain than normal here, but it's nothing like our drought. It rained on my tent in the night and most fields are green. I'm new to wet weather camping. I waited until 8:30 whenRead more















































































TravelerI have so enjoyed following your journey, especially with our own connection to the Tweed, Lindisfarne, & Cuthbert. What a wonderful experience for you.