What to do on Holy Island (Lindisfarne) – A short guide
Holy Island has several attractions and things to do, whether you are interested in history and religion, walking, birdwatching, nature or beaches. Above all it is a special, atmospheric place that leaves an impression on those who visit, some referring to it as a ‘thin place’ where the heavens and earth are closer to each […]
Walking routes around Holy Island (Lindisfarne) – Our favourite walks
Many visitors to Holy Island (Lindisfarne) do not venture beyond the village and the path out to the castle. In fact, we see them walk past our guesthouse to the Castle and Priory. Then they might have a coffee and a bite to eat in the village, buy some fudge and mead and hurry back […]
How to: Walk the Pilgrim’s Way to Holy Island (minding tide times)
Walking the ancient Pilgrim’s route to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne Length: 3 milesTime: 75 – 90 minutesPlease note: only walk on a receding tide, barefoot or with waterproof shoes. Be prepared to get muddy legs.Safety first: make sure you carefully read the instructions on when to cross. Tides cover the Pilgrim’s Way very quickly, […]
Spending high tide on Holy Island (Lindisfarne) in Northumberland
Many day trippers to the island are familiar with low tide on Holy Island, but what happens when the island is cut off from the mainland? If you want to avoid the crowds, this is your best bet if you’d like to enjoy the island when most of the day trippers are away. Holy Island […]
What’s a Camino shell doing on Holy Island?
We often see people stopping in front of the yellow and blue tile on the wall at the front of Belvue Guesthouse in Chare Ends. Some who know what it is get very excited and then they frown: what is the iconic yellow-on-blue scallop Camino shell doing on Holy Island? Is it somehow connected to the […]