Carrylite Baggage Transfer Ltd

Carrylite Baggage Transfer Ltd is owned and run by Mark Robinson, a former Royal Air Force Search and Rescue helicopter pilot.

Originally from Yorkshire, Mark studied Psychology at Bradford University before joining the Royal Air Force.  After officer and flying training, he gained his wings and was selected to fly the Sea King in the Search and Rescue role. The same helicopter that Prince William was to fly many years later!!

Mark’s first posting was to RAF Lossiemouth in northern Scotland before being posted to RAF Boulmer on the Northumbrian coast in the mid 1980’s.

Mark flew on a variety of missions during his time in the RAF with notable ones being; the Lockerbie and Piper Alpha disasters, flying Her Majesty the Queen Mother from the Castle of May to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and even a poorly porpoise from Northumberland to the Sea Life Centre in Scarborough.

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The area of operation from Boulmer included the North Sea and the whole of Northern England, including the Lake District. Returning from rescues in the Lakes, many a happy hour was spent taking the ‘scenic route’ along Hadrian’s Wall whilst waving to walkers along the way.

Not wishing to leave such a wonderful part of the country, Mark eventually chose Northumberland over the RAF and on leaving the forces set up Carrylite in 1997, the first luggage transfer service in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.  Starting on St Cuthbert’s Way, Carrylite then expanded to cover St Oswald’s Way, the Northumberland Coast Path, the Inn Way to Northumberland and the Coast and Castles South and Sandstone Way cycle routes.

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Over 25 years Carrylite has developed an outstanding reputation for efficiency and reliability and now provides luggage transfer services to all the holiday companies that offer these walks as part of a package, as well as for direct bookings from members of the public.

At the request of several of the walking holiday operators who needed the same standard of service on the Hadrian’s Wall Long Distance Path that Carrylite provided, Mark set up Hadrian’s Wall Baggage Transfer Ltd to concentrate purely on that route.

Mark lives just off Hadrian’s Wall in the lovely village of Corbridge in the Tyne Valley, with his wife Jayne, their daughter Jessica, a mad Bouvier des Flandres called Baxter, 2 cats, (Jasper & Ciri), and 2 Giant African Land Snails called Gary & Gaston.

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What Our Customer’s Say About Us

Hi Mark

I want to thank you for the seamless transfer of my case this week. The service has been excellent. Shame about the weather, but thanks to your team, at least I had dry, clean clothes at every stop.

Kind regards

Fiona Todd

Fiona Todd - April 2024Northumberland Coastal Path

Luggage moved efficiently and exactly as requested.
Very clear instructions given and because of the detail, easily understood and followed. Our luggage was waiting for us in the correct pub or hotel in Northumberland every time. Thank you SO much!

Annabelle Holland - September 2023Northumberland Coastal Path

Brilliant and seamless job again moving the bag.

Thanks very much.

All the best,

Keith

Keith Peacock - September 2023Borders Abbeys Way

Morning Mark,

Sorry it has taken me so long to write to you after our St Cuthbert’s Way trip.

I just wanted to thank you for an excellent bag carrying service. We didn’t see you or your team once but our bags were always ready and waiting for us at our accommodation! From the first email to the last bag transfer you provided an efficient and hassle free service and we wouldn’t hesitate to use your company again.

We had a fantastic week walking the St Cuthbert’s Way, absolutely loved it especially the final walk across the sands to Lindisfarne.

Kind regards,

Keryn Green

Keryn Green - May 2023St Cuthbert’s Way

Hi

I just wanted to say thank you for providing such an excellent service moving our bags along the Northumberland coast.

Everything has arrived safely & promptly at the right place at the right time.

Many thanks.

Di.

Di Hayman - May 2023Northumberland Coastal Path

Hi Mark

I just wanted to say a huge thankyou for moving our bags these last few days it was so seemless. Although we didnt see you or anyone else we were always delighted our bags were there on our arrival. Thank you once again.

Ruth

Ruth Sanders - April 2023Coast & Castles Cycle Route

HI Mark,

Would just like to say a big thank you for our recent bag transfers during our walk on the st cuthberts way! What a great service! we had a great time, absolutely loved it, we would definitely recommend your service,

Thanks again

Ricky and Angela.

Ricky & Angela Haddow - May 2022St Cuthbert’s Way

Dear Mark

A quick note to thank you for your careful and efficient handling of my bag, helping to make the journey thoroughly enjoyable.

Edward

Edward Barnaby - May 2022St Cuthbert’s Way

Hi Mark,

I just wanted to say thank you for your service in moving our bags – very reliable and trouble-free.  Shame we missed the first day but we hope to do it some time in the future.  We would certainly use your baggage service again.

Thanks,

Stella

Stella Pleydell - July 2022St Cuthbert’s Way

Hello Mark,

I just wanted to say a big ‘thank you’ to you and your team for the great efficiency in transporting our bags to the various hotels along the St Oswald’s Way, over the past 2 weeks. Even when we arrived at a hotel in the early pm we were so pleased to find that our bags were already there!

Very best wishes,

Jane

Jane Dobson - July 2022St Oswald’s Way

Good morning Mark.

Just to say thank you for the baggage transfer of last week.

It all worked perfectly,  as did our walk! 🥾🥾🍂

Sam and I had a wonderful time.

Best wishes.

Hattie Rogers.

Hattie Rogers - October 2022St Cuthbert’s Way