This section is 28 kilometres in length which makes it the longest of the four days but the maximum ascent is the lowest at 260metres. Although long it is not the most arduous but it will require between 6 to 7 hours walking.

You also need to know the timing of the tides as the Causeway and Pilgrims Path are closed for significant periods every day.
Also note that the Pilgrims Path will remain under water for up to 4 hours extra per tidal cycle to that of the Causeway.
You can obtain safe crossing times from the Tourist Information Offices in Northumberland (telephone number 01289 330733) or by clicking here you can hyperlink to on-line crossing time information. Alternatively e-mail SCSupport (website designers) where you can request details of the safe crossing times for a specific date to be sent to you by return e-mail.

The Walk follows the live of St Cuthbert, and the Island is a key part in this story. There is also on the island the Castle positioned high on Castle Point, and the interesting Nature Reserve.

As you look round the Holy Island you are unlikely to be on your own with over 140,000 visitors each year. This is not surprising as Lindisfarne (Holy Island) is still regarded as "the holiest place in all of England"

On leaving Lindisfarne you can, dependent on the tide, choose Pilgrims Path or go the slightly longer way via Shell Road. If you choose the former be prepared to do it with bare feet or have some wellingtons. Also know when the tide is turning so that you do not get stranded on one of the refuges.

Having walk onto the mainland two modern day hazards awaits you, the crossing of the East Coast Railway, noted for its high speed trains, and the A1 Trunk road as you approach Fenwick.
Fenwick is a small village with some charming cottages just before the walk starts to climb towards St Cuthbert's Cave.

As you ascend you pass round the outside of Uffa Hill Woods and then through Shiellow Woods. It is worth looking back to get some great views of the Northumberland Coastline. On a clear day you can pick out the Holy Island and the causeway to the NE and south to Bamburgh Castle with the many Farne Islands off shore.

At the top of the climb, divert a small distance to the cairn on Greensheen Hill. Here you can get a 360 degree outlook.
To the West the Cheviot Hills are clear, and the St Cuthbert's Walk over the remainder of day one and much of day two is visible.

From Greensheen Hill you are now within 5 minutes from St Cuthbert's Cave.
The cave is where the body of St Cuthbert was brought by the Monks in 875 as they escaped the invading Danes.

The invasion resulted in the destruction of the Abbey and it was not until the 11th & 12th century that Monks returned to build the Priory, the remains of which were seen some three hours earlier.

Leaving the Cave and the National Trust forest the journey now takes you down to the Hetton Burn then a slight incline up to Town Law.
This is expansive arable farmland and the route is mainly on well defined farm tracks and some metalled roads.

On leaving the Horton farms you can see a part of Doddington Moor ahead. St Cuthbert is supposed to have tended the sheep in this area.
Ahead, over the river Till lies Weetwood Moor. This is a Conservation area and affords open views to the North and the Cheviots in particular. The area also has significant prehistoric remains.

Weetwood Bridge dates from the 16th Century and spans the Till River, the only English tributory of the River Tweed.

The earlier bridge on this site is said to have been used by the English soldiers on the way to fight at Flodden, some 8 miles NW.

The final section of the walk crosses Weetmoor Common then enters Wooler. At the bowling club, by the Till River, the last few hundred metres start up past St Mary's Church to the main street of the town and the many shops and accomodation establishments that will offer you a well deserved rest.