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North East England

Holy Island loop and causeway crossing — Northumberland Coast

Running trails & routes

North East England

Holy Island loop and causeway crossing — Northumberland Coast

Hard

19

runners

Holy Island loop and causeway crossing — Northumberland Coast

01:50

17.1km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland Coast AONB

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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655 m

Holy Island Causeway Emergency Refuge Tower

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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5.60 km

Holy Island (Lindisfarne)

Highlight • Historical Site

Visit Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust) and Lindisfarne Priory (English Heritage). Holy Island is also the starting point of both St Oswald's Way and St Cuthbert's Way. Do not miss a …

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6.72 km

Lindisfarne Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lindisfarne Castle is a fantastic place to visit. It is an Edwardian holiday home created from an old abandoned Tudor Fort built by Henry VIII to protect Holy Island harbour …

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8.88 km

Emmanuel Head Navigation Beacon

Highlight • Monument

While visiting the pyramid structure we were lucky enough to spot a pod of dolphins off the West coast of the island. I’m not sure if this is a common …

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5

11.5 km

View of Snipe Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you will get great views out to Snipe Point and over towards Coves Bay with beautiful sea views of this wonderful island.

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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.50 km

4.02 km

2.67 km

1.33 km

632 m

Surfaces

9.36 km

4.63 km

2.67 km

257 m

208 m

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Saturday 5 September

19°C

12°C

59 %

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