Getting to Holy Island (Lindisfarne) by public transport
Ever since we moved here in 2017, one of the most common questions we are asked is how to get to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne if you don’t have a car and want to use public transport. The answer is that trains and buses are not the easiest option, but with a little perseverance […]
Mobile reception on Holy Island (Lindisfarne) – A review of providers and coverage
I wanted to get a more definitive answer to the question of the quality of mobile infrastructure reach and reception on Holy Island, and decided to see what individual mobile company coverage is like for the four main providers: Three, Vodafone, EE (network also used by BT Mobile) and O2. Here are the results of […]
Holy Island Causeway: why tide time barriers are a daft idea
I wrote this post because I grew tired of explaining this every time, and thought it would be helpful to the people who genuinely want to know why tide time barriers either side of the causeway to Holy Island (Lindisfarne) are objected to by locals and are genuinely a bad idea. I’ll also suggest another […]
UK Solo Travel Destination: the Holy Island of Lindisfarne
Choosing the right type of solo trip destination for you Like couples and groups, solo travellers head away for different reasons. Sometimes it’s to get away and recharge or find peace and quiet in nature. Other times it’s to find exciting destinations and experiences. Writers and artists take themselves on their own personal retreats, and […]
Where to eat: food options on Holy Island (Lindisfarne)
Holy Island has a variety of food options for breakfast and lunch and dinner, but you are advised to book ahead for dinners, especially during high season. BREAKFAST / LUNCH OPTIONS ON HOLY ISLAND Holy Island has a number of cafes that serve breakfast, lunch and snacks, as well as great coffee and cakes. The […]
Don’t wait for the tide: New Holy Island Cuddy Duck Tours Service will carry you across the causeway
New Cuddy Duck Tours Service to launch on Holy Island* Update: we’ve had people ring trying to book tickets. As it says at the end, this was an April Fool’s. It’s not true. Holy Island (Lindisfarne) in Northumberland is only accessible at low tide. Until now, that is. A new service launching in 2020 will […]
Viewing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne
One of the best places in England to view the Northern Lights The appearance of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne doesn’t happen every year, but when it has a chance of making an appearance, there is usually some warning a few days ahead. If you live in Southern England, […]
Crossing Holy Island’s Causeway: Tips, tides and safety
We are often asked how to cross the causeway to Holy Island (Lindisfarne), is it dangerous? How do we know when to cross? This article provides our answers to these questions. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is cut off from the mainland twice a day during high tide. During these times the causeway leading to […]