Pilgrims' Path walk across the sands to Holy Island
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
PLEASE NOTE THAT START TIMES FOR EACH WALK ARE DIFFERENT DUE TO THE TIDES AND YOU WILL BE SENT THE START TIME FOR YOUR CHOSEN DATE. THE START TIME OF 0330 GIVEN IS NOT CORRECT! I WILL SEND YOU THE CORRECT START TIME. The route across the sands at low tide is atmospheric, evoking the time of Saxon Kings and Celtic Priests. We are likely to see and hear Grey seals as they bask on the sands. You will hear stories dating back to Roman times and can begin to imagine early pilgrims making the crossing to pay their respects to St Aidan and St Cuthbert. Holy Island is a special place and the best way to approach it is across the sands - walking barefoot if you want to get the most from your experience! The walk is one-way to the island, returning to the start point in my vehicle after we have spent some free time on Holy Island.
Inclusions
What's included
- Historical stories
What's not
- Suitable clothing and footwear
Itinerary
We will be able to take in a panoramic view of the Priory from the rocky outcrop on the island. There is also the chance to explore the village and purchase refreshments.
We will see the castle from a distance. There will not be time to make a visit to view
The walk across the sands brings us to Holy Island
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Fantastic experience. Highly recommend.
Thoroughly enjoyed the Pilgrims Path walk with Ray. He was a fantastic guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. We paused several times along the route and he entertained us with stories of the history of Northumbria and Lindesfarne. He also discussed the different types of vegetation and wildlife along the causeway, including a group of seals we saw. Would definitely recommend.
5Lovely walk barefoot across the sands
A very enjoyable walk over to Holy island, Ray our guide has such a wealth of knowledge about the history surrounding Northumberland I would recommend it to anyone
5Wonderful morning tour of the Pilgrims path
We had a lovely day, Ray was very reassuring, personable and informative guide who made the walk interesting and so simple to take part in. Information about what to bring, what to expect and where to meet was provided in a timely manner and the pace and structure of the day ensured it was suitable for everyone in the group. We loved the history of Lindisfarne and Northumbria information that was shared as we walked giving context and depth to the tour. Many thanks Ray couldn’t recommend it enough.
5Educational walk across the sand
Had a wonderful walk with Ray! It is a walk😳 but Ray made it really enjoyable. The way he told the history during the walk was perfect. Bite size and entertaining. Learned so much about the history and the kings. Then also got to talk with him about other things. Really enjoyable experience.
5Great walk, great guide
The walk was brilliant, and Ray was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide and an excellent story teller giving a detailed history of the region.
5Walk to Holy Island
Our first time visiting Holy Island and really pleased we did it this way with Ray... barefoot across the sands with great story telling and insights. All really well organised. Thank you!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet in the car park or the coffee shop
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Heritage Walks Northumberland
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Its from-price is 30% below the median of the 80 experiences we list in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 80.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a river city in north-east England, with a Norman castle keep, a row of bridges over the Tyne and a revived quayside.
Newcastle grew around a Roman bridge crossing and takes its name from the castle begun here in 1080 by Robert Curthose, son of William the Conqueror. The stone keep still stands above the railway, beside the Black Gate. The Tyne is crossed by the Swing Bridge, the High Level Bridge and the steel arch of the Tyne Bridge, and Grainger Town has classical streets of the 1830s with Grey's Monument at their heart.
Top-ranked sights in Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Newcastle Castle.
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