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North East England

St Cuthbert's Cave loop from Middleton

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

St Cuthbert's Cave loop from Middleton

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4.7

(3)

19

hikers

St Cuthbert's Cave loop from Middleton

01:54

6.98km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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3.28 km

St Cuthbert's Cave

Highlight • Cave

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, monk, and bishop who was the pre-eminent English saint for more than 500 years. One is that monks carrying St Cuthbert's body from Lindisfarne took refuge here. Another is that Cuthbert was a hermit here before moving to the Farne Islands. It is possible that both stories are true.

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3.63 km

Stone Cairn on Rocky Outcrop Above St Cuthbert's Cave

Highlight • Climb

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

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4.78 km

Sandstone outcrop near St Cuthbert's Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

500 meters from St Cuthberts cave

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6.98 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

551 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

953 m

802 m

377 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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Sunday 30 August

21°C

12°C

56 %

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