Pilgrims' Path walk across the sands to Holy Island
Overview
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4 hours
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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 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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Historical stories
Suitable clothing and footwear
What To Expect
Lindisfarne Priory
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.
Lindisfarne Castle
We will see the castle from a distance. There will not be time to make a visit to view
Options
Walk to Holy Island
Reviews
89 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice easy walk, if you get lucky with the tide times and the eeather
19richardn,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great walk, did it on a still sunny day, on a low spring tide barefoot with my boots strung around my neck. Great experience, what a lovely place. Had to put boots back on to walk back to Berwick.
Inspirational walk to Holy Island
henrymK4395JG,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First visit to Holy Island; wonderful weather and a pleasant walk while enjoying Ray’s stories that suitably set the context of the visit and the island’s special place in history. Thoroughly recommended.
Absolutely amazing!!!
racheleU6804FY,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a five star experience!! Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended. Ray is a true genius and the whole walk was amazing, interactive and inspiring. I can’t express how good this trip is for getting over to the island safely and with a knowledgeable guide.. the journey was inspirational, thanks Ray !!! With warm regards Rach and Leanne
Great experience
AvisG04,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic, Ray, the guide, was brilliant - lots of information and history given in an interesting and humorous way. Highly recommend this experience.
Excellent guide and experience
megan m,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved this tour from start to finish. Thank you to our wonderful guide Ray - the stories, history and walk was excellent. A very well organised tour for a mixed group.
A Magical Evening
G1304ZGsarahc,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful evening learning all about Cuthbert and Oswald from our knowledgeable guide Ray, whilst walking across the sands to Holy Island. This is definitely an experience not to be missed. In spite of a dodgy forecast the sands and sunset were magical. Thank you to Ray for being such a super guide and good company.
A wonderful way to walk as a pilgrim to Holy Island with Ray who brings the history alive through story .
D2312YWsheilas,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful way to walk as a pilgrim to Holy Island . Ray was a really friendly upbeat leader that brought the group together and shared stories along the way that were enjoyable and brought the whole experience alive with history. The weather was perfect. We stopped at one point to hear the seals in the distance- one of my highlights. I loved walking barefoot across the sand , it captured my pilgrims imagination. We had enough time on the island to discover the priory and gazed over to St Cuthbert island . A day like this creates a memorable experience and I would recommend to everyone. Thank you Ray , I’ll certainly recommend to my friends .
Excellent guided walk to Holy Island
Gabrielle M,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thoroughly enjoyable day. Ray gave a great guided walk across the sand to Holy Island. He is very knowledgable and entertaining.
A lovely experience
SooB2013,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely few hours walking and hearing about the history of the island, and listening to seals and curlews calling. Its an easy walk with bare feet or water shoes for the wetter bits. Going with Ray makes the scheduling easy and relaxing - no worrying about tides or how to get back!
Walk to Holy island
Gill R,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A safe way to cross the sand/mud to Holy island. Footwear was optional, most of use chose to go barefoot across. Nice small group. Guide was knowledgeable and informative. Stopped a few times with some history, but not too long. Open to further questions if you had some. After crossing and on Holy island, had about an hour and a half of free time before being driven back. NB: the walk is one way and car lift back. You can not walk back due to the tidal times.
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