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Visiting Yetholm

As well as the historic traditions, Yetholm of today proves a Mecca for visitors seeking a peaceful haven, or for the more energetic - hill walking. Nestling within the Cheviot foothills, the area can provide almost forty public access routes suitable for gentle or more strenuous exercise. Among these are several cross-country routes, which either pass through, or end within the village: the most notable being the St. Cuthbert's Way and the Pennine Way. Whilst the former passes through the village en route to Lindisfarne, the latter actually ends in Kirk Yetholm at its northern end. Extending 270 miles from Edale in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak district, and crossing some of the most picturesque walking country available in the UK it crosses the Scottish Border and meanders off the hills to end at Kirk Yetholm.

In the middle of June, the village switches to 'Festival' mode, with the Yetholm Summer Festival and the Stob-Stanes mounted cavalcade in particular. Once again, this harks back to ancient customs and traditions where the villagers all follow an elected Bari Gadgi,( Best Boy ) and Bari Manushi (Best Girl ) who pay homage to some of the more historic sites around the village. The holders of this office from the past 25 years are shown on our history page

  The week is filled with a busy schedule of fun and games for all ages,  dances, parades, competitions and such like. This always proves a great attraction for visitors and residents alike and the spectacle of nearly 200 horses and riders crossing the  Border is an awesome sight.
The thriving local community takes responsibility for a year round calendar of local shows and events - the Borders Shepherds Show, Flower Show, Leek Show and a jam-packed program of local art, theatre, dance and music. Some of these events are listed elsewhere on this web-site .

Traditions, customs and an idyllic way of rural life are represented by some of the local characters or 'worthies' as they are more commonly known, whilst the architecture reflects a bygone age of thatched roofs and quaint cottages. This all combines to ensure that Yetholm remains one of the most popular Border villages for those who seek the simple solitude of the unspoiled countryside in beautiful surroundings, or a more energetic hill-walking base. There are several local hotels and guest-houses who will be happy to arrange overnight accommodation or short-breaks to suit.

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