Northumberland · base 5: Holy Island & Bamburgh
5A Pilgrims' Way to Holy Island
One way across the sands, beside the line of refuge poles. Set off two hours before low tide.
3.8 kmeach way, on our map
8 m+of climbing, at least
About 2 hours, one wayModerate
Load it into a walking app or GPS. It is the same line as the map in the book.
The ground
Wet sand and mud, slippery in places. Barefoot or waterproof boots; a sturdy stick helps.
Official figure: Around 3 miles, about two hours to the island (Northumberland Coast National Landscape and Coast Path). Source: northumberlandcoast-nl.org.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.
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