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Pilgrims' Way to Holy Island

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Pilgrims' Way to Holy Island

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Pilgrims' Way to Holy Island

Name: Pilgrims' Way to Holy Island
Rating: 2

Recommended by 17 hikers

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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Location: Holy Island, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Pilgrims Way loop to Holy Island — Northumberland Coast

11.1km

02:48

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Holy Island (Lindisfarne) – Lindisfarne Castle loop from Holy Island

12.2km

03:06

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

February 1, 2021

The Pilgrim’s Way is a historic path across tidal sands to Holy Island. Saints, monks, bishops and pilgrims have been crossing via this path since the 7th century. Long poles mark the route across the Holy Island Sands, which truly is a magical way to reach the island.

Be aware, it is vital that you check the tide times before crossing. The water can rise fast. The Pilgrim’s Way should only be attempted on a receding tide and before the tide turns into a rising tide. The walk can be done in approximately 75 minutes. Consult Northumberland council’s tide times page (See link below) and aim to start and finish your walk across within the first half of the time range deemed ‘safe to cross’.

holyislandcrossingtimes.northumberland.gov.uk

Tom Rambler

May 31, 2017

It is such a unique experience to walk this pilgrims way at low tide.

Allan P.

June 7, 2022

Car park at start of causeway is now permanently closed. About space for half dozen cars at roadside so get there early if planning to walk.

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Distance 3.82 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 0 m

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Location: Holy Island, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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