The St Cuthbert's Way 2020 - Itinerary
Usually when we plan a long distance walk the planning is fraught with danger - would we be able to book our accommodation? Can we feed ourselves at night? Are there places to buy snacks? Great fun ordinarily however planning the St Cuthbert's Way was an absolute doddle. After searching the internet we came across a small hotel on the route in Morebattle called The Templehall which provided a simple yet effective package whereby we could base ourselves in the one place and complete the walk from there.
At the back end of 2019 we were up in Scotland and called in and met with hotel manager Kerry who took us through the package. Basically we would be based in the Hotel and make up our own 6 day itinerary. They would provide our room, breakfast, daily transfers by taxi plus a packed lunch every day - and all for a very competitive and reasonable price. We therefore booked to undertake the walk in early June 2020 (or so we thought) and booked accordingly.
Therefore after paying a deposit the following itinerary was drawn up:
At the back end of 2019 we were up in Scotland and called in and met with hotel manager Kerry who took us through the package. Basically we would be based in the Hotel and make up our own 6 day itinerary. They would provide our room, breakfast, daily transfers by taxi plus a packed lunch every day - and all for a very competitive and reasonable price. We therefore booked to undertake the walk in early June 2020 (or so we thought) and booked accordingly.
Therefore after paying a deposit the following itinerary was drawn up:
Of course due to the Covid pandemic all of this was put on hold as in March 2020 the entire United Kingdom was placed into lockdown therefore the walk was cancelled until we were able to do so. We contacted the hotel who retained our reservation and deposit with a view to honouring our booking when it was safe to do so.
Once out of lockdown we rearranged to start the walk on 2 October with the same itinerary as detailed above. Arriving in Morebattle, it was necessary to amend this plan - read on to find out why.
Once out of lockdown we rearranged to start the walk on 2 October with the same itinerary as detailed above. Arriving in Morebattle, it was necessary to amend this plan - read on to find out why.