St Cuthbert's Cave – Holy Island Viewpoint loop from The Hanging Carr

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St Cuthbert's Cave – Holy Island Viewpoint loop from The Hanging Carr

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St Cuthbert's Cave – Holy Island Viewpoint loop from The Hanging Carr

02:26

8.98km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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1.28 km

Sandstone outcrop near St Cuthbert's Cave

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500 meters from St Cuthberts cave

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2.43 km

Stone Cairn on Rocky Outcrop Above St Cuthbert's Cave

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The walk to the top of this is worth it. The views are amazing. Can be windy at the top.

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2.78 km

St Cuthbert's Cave

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St Cuthbert’s Cave is a wonderful cave shrouded in folklore. There are two stories as to why it is associated with St Cuthbert (634 – 687 AD), a Northumbrian hermit, …

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6.64 km

Pond in Kyloe Woods

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7.48 km

Holy Island Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.49 km

View of The Cheviot

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8.98 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

3.29 km

900 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

3.28 km

1.56 km

667 m

114 m

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Monday 12 October

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St Cuthbert's Cave – Holy Island Viewpoint loop from The Hanging Carr

Sandstone outcrop near St Cuthbert's Cave

Stone Cairn on Rocky Outcrop Above St Cuthbert's Cave

St Cuthbert's Cave

Pond in Kyloe Woods

Holy Island Viewpoint

View of The Cheviot

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