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Holy Island Causeway Emergency Refuge Tower

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Holy Island Causeway Emergency Refuge Tower

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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    1. Pilgrims Way loop to Holy Island — Northumberland Coast

    11.1km

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

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    September 20, 2023

    I am informed that the emergency tower on the causeway to Holy Island is referred to locally as 'the idiot tower.' Apparently in the summer season the tower lives up to its name about once a month. Try to avoid being a tower occupant, having an expensive rescue or endangering your safety by following the guidelines on the Northumberland Coast AONB website or the excellent write up given by the Bellvue Guesthouse Web site. Links are given below;

    Northumberland AONB: northumberlandcoastaonb.org/pilgrims-way
    Bellvue Guesthouse: holy-island.uk/how-to-walk-the-pilgrims-way-to-holy-island-minding-tide-times

    Tide times and further crossing guidance is given on the Northumberland County Council website:
    holyislandcrossingtimes.northumberland.gov.uk

    Please follow the guidance.

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