We went to Lindisfarne (Holy Island) today. According to the tide timetables, safe passage over the causeway started at 10.45am. However we got there at least 20 minutes before that and it was already clear, and cars were going over it.
You can see the refuge on stilts for any walkers who get caught out by the tide.
Once on the island we parked in the main car park, which is £9 for a day ticket.
Our plan was to walk round the perimeter of the island, but first we went to the large beach at the north side where we could let Oscar have a good run about. On the way we looked at the poles which mark the walking route back to the mainland.
We walked clockwise, past many sandy and rocky bays.
We saw some seals out on the rocks.
We passed a white navigation marker, then stopped for our lunch.
Eventually we got round to Lindisfarne Castle.
From there it was a short walk to the village. There are good views back to the castle, and also the ruined priory. There are archaeological digs going on there.
We had a little wander round the village. It was pretty busy now, with lots of tourist shops, many selling the local mead made by the monks.
We drove back to the site and had showers before dinner, which was spinach and ricotta pasta with arrabbiata sauce.
