Holy Island of Lindisfarne
Round a tidal island: the priory, the castle on its rock, and the dunes and beaches of the north shore.
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 15 m
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About this walk
Holy Island of Lindisfarne is an easy 6.3 km circular walk with 30 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Holy Island car park (grid reference NU 123 419).
Lindisfarne was the cradle of Christianity in the north, where St Aidan founded a monastery in 635 and the Lindisfarne Gospels were made. Today a causeway covered twice a day by the tide leads to the village, the priory ruins and Lindisfarne Castle, a Tudor fort turned Edwardian house on a crag.
The loop goes out to the castle, along the shore to Emmanuel Head and back across the dunes of the nature reserve.
Route
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1
The castle
Walk through the village past the priory to the castle.
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2
The north shore
Follow the shore to Emmanuel Head and return across the dunes.
Summit
On the way
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Lindisfarne CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Holy Island of Lindisfarne take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 6.3 km route, which has 30 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Holy Island car park (grid reference NU 123 419). Pay car park at the edge of the village.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Berwick-upon-Tweed run on some days, timed to the tides. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Lanes, shore paths and sandy dune tracks.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: The causeway floods for about five hours in every twelve, and cars are caught every year: check the safe crossing times before you set out and plan to be back in good time. Check the tide times before you go.
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