How to: Walk the Pilgrim’s Way to Holy Island (minding tide times)

Pilgrim's Way Shelter, Holy Island

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, […]

Where to eat: food options on Holy Island (Lindisfarne)

Full English Breakfast on a plate

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 […]

Spending high tide on Holy Island (Lindisfarne) in Northumberland

Holy Island sunset on the beach

 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 […]