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Steeped in English Christian history, & the footsteps of Northumbrian Saints, this crosses the dramatic Simonside Hills to reach the coast.
Walking Routes / The Legs
Converging towards Holy Island / Lindisfarne
There are seven Legs (groups), of which the first five below are all full week routes, then there is a family orientated group; and also a long distance unsupported one week wild-camping route. Click the names below for more details, to find which is the one for you...
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or download our quick guide "Northern Cross Legs at a glance" listing each, click here [PDF].
Steeped in English Christian history, & the footsteps of Northumbrian Saints, this crosses the dramatic Simonside Hills to reach the coast.
Spiritual walking along parts of historic Hadrian's Wall & through Northumbria's national park
Fellowship with Christians of many traditions in the picturesque borders on a challenging and enjoyable route over the Cheviots.
From Melrose to Holy Island through the Scottish borders stunning landscape.
Beautiful walking, over shorter daily distances (10 miles approx) than most other Legs, following the coastline south via Berwick.
A different pace, located in one place, for families with children, all ages from babies & toddlers upwards, including older siblings through to young teenagers. All activities are children orientated.
- (previously Iona Leg in 2010) A longer walk, taking one week to travel from Whithorn in Dumfries, southern Scotland, to Lindisfarne. As with the successful route in 2011 from Iona, this Leg will be unsupported, with bivi-bags / un planned camping. [A new route map will be posted here shortly, route details are still being finalised]
If you would like more information, see our FAQs here, or would like to speak in person to a representative of Northern Cross please go to our Contact page. If you are interested in walking with us next Easter and would like to sign up please go to our Registration page.
