St Cuthbert's Way has been included in Lonely Planet's list of the world's best places to visit in 2027, according to the BBC. The long-distance walking route runs through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland, and the recognition was reported on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
The BBC described the trail as gaining global recognition as a travel experience. Coverage of the listing also came from The Herald, which reported that the pilgrimage walking route through the Scottish Borders had received the honour, and from Northumberland County Council, which said the path had been named among Lonely Planet's top travel experiences.
Other outlets picked up the same story with a regional focus. Yahoo Life UK framed the route as a historic British pilgrimage path, while one report highlighted the Northumberland stretch of the walk, noting its moors, pubs and what it called ghostly hillforts.
The listing places the route alongside destinations chosen by the travel publisher for the year ahead, though the material available does not set out the full list or the criteria behind the selection.
What to watch next: whether tourism bodies in the Scottish Borders and Northumberland publish visitor figures or promotional plans in response to the listing.
