The island of Lindisfarne, often referred to as Holy Island is five miles east of the A1 in Northumberland. The only way to get to or from the island is via the causeway. Crossing times are restricted due to the ebb and flow of the tide and the crossing timetables should always be consulted prior to any journey.
Lindisfarne Castle (shown above) dominates the view over the bay of the island. In fact there are not many parts of the island where the castle is not visible.
Boats ashore for maintenance and storage. The village can be seen in the background.
There is a rich history associated with the island with both St Aidan and St Cuthbert having close ties all the way back to 635AD when the first monastery was built.
The village streets are all fairly narrow and careful siting of the visitors’ car park at the end of the causeway ensures the village largely remains free from traffic. This adds to the feeling of peace you will get as you wander around. The photograph below shows the influence of the sea is never far away. Note the lobster pots at the end of the street on the left.
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