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Holy Island loop and causeway crossing — Northumberland Coast

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Holy Island loop and causeway crossing — Northumberland Coast

Hard

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Holy Island loop and causeway crossing — Northumberland Coast

01:50

17.1km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Northumberland Coast AONB

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655 m

Holy Island Causeway Emergency Refuge Tower

Highlight • Structure

I am informed that the emergency tower on the causeway to Holy Island is referred to locally as 'the idiot tower.' Apparently in the summer season the tower lives up to its name about once a month. Try to avoid being a tower occupant, having an expensive rescue or endangering your safety by noting the tide times and following the crossing guidance given on the Northumberland County Council website:
holyislandcrossingtimes.northumberland.gov.uk

The Belvue Guesthouse also has great information for crossing the causeway and for walking the pilgrims route across the sand. For the causeway crossing see here:
holy-island.uk/crossing-holy-islands-causeway-and-what-you-need-to-know/#:~:text=The%20road%20is%20about%203,depending%20on%20traffic%20and%20conditions

Please follow the guidance.

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5.60 km

Holy Island (Lindisfarne)

Highlight • Historical Site

Visit Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust) and Lindisfarne Priory (English Heritage). Holy Island is also the starting point of both St Oswald's Way and St Cuthbert's Way. Do not miss a visit to Pilgrim's coffee in the village, open from 9:30 - 17:00 every day and try their excellent cakes and sandwiches before setting off on the Pilgrim's Way at low tide.

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6.72 km

Lindisfarne Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lindisfarne Castle is a fantastic place to visit. It is an Edwardian holiday home created from an old abandoned Tudor Fort built by Henry VIII to protect Holy Island harbour from potential Scots and French invaders. Cracking views over to Bamburgh and the Farne Islands and back across to Lindisfarne Abbey.

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8.88 km

Emmanuel Head Navigation Beacon

Highlight • Monument

While visiting the pyramid structure we were lucky enough to spot a pod of dolphins off the West coast of the island. I’m not sure if this is a common occurrence there but we stuck around for ages to watch them play and it was spectacular!

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