A circular walk around the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland - 4th April 2023

OS Grid Reference – NU 12676 42064
Distance – Approx 10miles (16 Kilometres)
Grade – Moderate to easy
Time – 5 hours approx
Elevation – 38 feet (10 meters)
Weather forecast – Cold, dry and sunshine
Temperature –11 degrees

An atmospheric circular walk around the fascinating Holy Island in Northumberland.
We visited the dramatic 16th century castle, the beautiful walled castle garden and the nearby lime kilns. The route also passes the ruins of the ancient Lindisfarne Priory.
The coastal scenery is beautiful with views of the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve where you can see a variety of wildlife. Look out for Pinkfooted and greylag geese, wigeons, grey plovers, bar-tailed godwits and the rare pale-bellied brent geese as you make your way around the island. Grey seals and common seals can also be seen around the island's rocks.
Habitats in the reserve include include intertidal mudflats, rocky shore, sand dunes, salt marshes and lovely beaches around Coves Haven. You can also see wilflowers such as purple northern marsh orchid and early marsh orchid in the summer months.