Between the 4th to 11th September 2024, a group of ambitious Catenians and their partners are braving a self-guided walk of the St Cuthbert’s Way. This week we take the time to follow in their sturdy boot-wearing footsteps with daily updates and photos of their progress.
About the walk
St Cuthbert’s Way links many of the places important in the story of the 7th century saint starting at Melrose Abbey, finishing on Holy Island where St Cuthbert served as Bishop of Lindisfarne, it passes the cave where his remains were stored almost 200 years later.
Cuthbert was a native of the border country who worked as a shepherd before entering the monastic community in Melrose. He was initially created Bishop of Hexham in 684 before eventually become Bishop of Lindisfarne where he lived a life of great holiness and was responsible for the establishment of the Christian faith in the kingdom of Northumbria.
For more details on the walk and the group’s plans – read our recent post from Andrew Sowerby, Catenians GB President Elect
Day 1
Day 1 started with morning prayer then the journey to Melrose.
After a little huffing and puffing the pilgrimage finally left Melrose at 12.10 for the steep climb up to the Eildon Hills high above the town.
The rosary was recited by all before we continued down to the picturesque village of Bowden before walking along the Tweed to St Boswell.
All in all a truly lovely first day St Cuthbert – pray for us and stay with us on our journey!!
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