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Lindisfarne Travel Guide: 86 reviews and 247 photos

Cradle of Christianity

Lindisfarne Village

Lindisfarne is only accesible from the mainland at low tide by means of a causeway, which can be reached from the village of Beal.To the south of the more modern road-surface causeway, a series of stakes mark the old route across to the island called the `Pilgrims Way' which was used in ancient times by visitors to the great Christian centre of Lindisfarne. Again this could be crossed only at low tide.
Lindisfarne is also known as Holy Island, beacuse of its links with early Christianity.

Use this link to find out when the safe crossing times for the causeway are ................... http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/vg/tidetabl.html

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice castle (when its open), priory, scenery
In a nutshell:Great place to spend some time

Intro Written May 17, 2006
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Views Things to Do (8)

On a fine day you get great views from the island. You can see down the Northumberland coast as far as Banburgh castle... more travel advice

Boat Recyling Things to Do (8)

On the shore, near the priory, we came upon this upturned boat, which had been turned into a sorage facility. It is the... more travel advice

Lindisfarne Castle Things to Do (8)

First built in 1550, the castle sits romantically on the highest point of the island, a hill called Beblowe. The Castle... more travel advice

Other Statue Things to Do (8)

In the grounds of the priory is another grand statue. Not sure who this one is meant to be as I was too mean to buy the... more travel advice

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gosiaPL Jun 28, 2006 at 1:33 AM

Thanks for a refreshed look on this Holy Island that I visited years ago. Great pictures and really good tips!