View of Lindisfarne Castle from the Causeway
View of Lindisfarne Castle from the Causeway
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View of Lindisfarne Castle from the Causeway
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Northumberland Coast National Landscape
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September 1, 2018
Cycling
2. Don't forget that you will be travelling through salt puddles as you cross - good idea to wash your chain when you can!
3. Lindisfarne castle is well worth a visit for the views and settings. If you like Lutyens as an architect this is a must - he was the architect for the renovation and extension of the castle.
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Embark on the North Sea Cycle Route: Holy Island Loop, a moderate touring cycling adventure that spans 35.4 miles (57.0 km) with an elevation gain of 1361 feet (415 metres). You can expect to complete this journey in about 3 hours and 31 minutes. The route offers a unique experience, leading you across a tidal causeway to Holy Island, where vast open skies and a profound sense of calm await. Along the way, you will enjoy spectacular coastal views, cycling past sweeping sandy beaches and dunes.
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