Why this day is special
The route passes St Cuthbert's Cave, traditionally associated with the monks who carried his body away from Lindisfarne.
Plan your walk
Route
Wooler near the Cheviot Centre → Fenwick village centre
Distance
about 11.5 miles / 19 km
Walk type
One suggested day of the five-stage St Cuthbert's Way walk
Walking overview
Follow the signed trail through farmland and woodland, passing St Cuthbert's Cave before continuing to Fenwick. Buy supplies in Wooler and carry food and water.
Fenwick is a small village: buy what you need in Wooler before setting out, and arrange accommodation in advance. No refreshments are available along the rural section.
Hazards: road walking
Follow the waymarked route and use the detailed directions.
Pocket Pilgrim gives this brief overview only, and supplies no turn-by-turn navigation. The detailed directions above are the route publisher's own.
Start and finish
Start: Wooler near the Cheviot Centre
Finish: Fenwick village centre
Approximate distance: 11.5 miles, one way
No reviewed walking line is shown for this walk. The map marks the points an admin has checked — nothing is drawn on a guess.
Stops along the way
3 approved🕯️ Pray
St Cuthbert's Cave
On or near walkNear Holburn, Northumberland
A cave traditionally associated with the monks who carried Cuthbert's body away from Lindisfarne, passed on this day's route — a natural place to pause.
🍞 Eat and drink
Terrace Café, Wooler
At startWooler, Northumberland
A town café in Wooler, where this stage begins. Supplies for the day can be bought in Wooler.
🛏️ Accommodation
Fenwick Bed & Breakfast
At finishFenwick, Northumberland
Bed and breakfast in the village of Fenwick, at the end of this stage.
Access or booking: Book directly; check current availability.
Check current opening times and book accommodation directly with the provider. Availability and prices change, Pocket Pilgrim does not hold a room for anyone, and a suggestion is not a guarantee that a place is open or that it sits exactly on the trail.
Fenwick is a small village: buy what you need in Wooler before setting out, and arrange accommodation in advance. No refreshments are available along the rural section.
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Points and badge progress
1438 points for completing this day, awarded once
Awarded once, when a location-verified finish check-in completes the day — after a location-verified start.
St Cuthbert's Way badge
Check in at this walk's approved start point, then at its approved finish point. A checked-in finish that was not possible can be sent to an admin for review, and it counts once they approve it.
Details checked 28 Sept 2026. Pocket Pilgrim is not endorsed by the route organiser or by any venue, and this walk's badge is Pocket Pilgrim's own artwork.
Walking information
Pocket Pilgrim's walking instructions give a basic overview. They are not a navigation or safety guide. Before setting out, read the linked detailed directions and check current local conditions. Follow signs, access restrictions and local advice on the ground.