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A mini guide to
Holy Island & the causeway coast: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Holy Island & the causeway coast
Stops and stations
Getting to Holy Island & the causeway coast
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Island causeway | Road over the sands from Beal | Closed by the tide twice a day; check the council crossing times |
| Pilgrims' Way | Marked walking route over the sands | Not covered by the road times; cross in daylight and never on a rising tide |
| Bus to Holy Island | Travelsure, Arriva or Glen Valley buses | English Heritage names these operators; Berwick Tourist Information Centre has the timetable |
Walking from nearby areas
- Berwick-upon-Tweed: 16.0 km from Holy Island & the causeway coast, better by public transport
Reaching Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
Official travel information
Every trip to Holy Island depends on the tide. Check Northumberland County Council's safe crossing times before you set off and allow 30 minutes extra, as the council advises. There is no charge to visit the island, but tickets are needed for the castle and the priory.
- Northumberland County Council: Holy Island safe crossing times → — tide table for the causeway road
- Visit Northumberland: Holy Island → — tourism board guide and FAQs
- English Heritage: Lindisfarne Priory → — opening times, tickets and car-free discount
- National Trust: Lindisfarne Castle → — the site refused our automated check; open it to confirm times
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Holy Island & the causeway coast. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Holy Island & the causeway coast
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Lindisfarne causeway
Road over the sands from Beal, about three miles long; Wikipedia notes tide tables are posted at both ends.
Pilgrims' Way
Line of marker posts across the sands to the island; the council says to walk it only in daylight and never on a rising tide.
Lindisfarne Priory
English Heritage's ruined priory with the 'rainbow arch', a museum with Anglo-Saxon name stones and a family trail; check the tide before visiting.
Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
More areas to explore
Photo credits
- Snook Tower: Les Hull, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Holy Island & the causeway coast (area photo): matthew Hunt, CC BY 2.0, source
- Lindisfarne causeway: Ian Capper, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Pilgrims' Way: James T M Towill, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Lindisfarne Priory: Nicholas Mutton, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Berwick-upon-Tweed: Whatlep, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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