Holy Island of Lindisfarne

Holy Island is reached by a causeway that floods twice a day, so the timetable of safe crossings runs the day. Once over, there is a ruined priory, a small hilltop castle, a mead maker and sandy dunes with seals offshore. Plan to spend a tide cycle here rather than rushing.

Good to know

• Check the official safe crossing times before you set off, and never follow another car across when the sign says no
• Park in the main car park and walk into the village
• Allow time to wait out a tide at the pub or on the dunes

Best time

Arrive just after the causeway opens

Open

All year; crossings tide dependent

Getting there

Tidal causeway; sealed road, car park at the village edge

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Picnic tables
• Rubbish bins
• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.