I am now going to continue with the places that I visited on last years vacation to Newcastle and Crookham. First port of call is the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. The Island is tidal and can only be accessed by a causeway that twice a day is covered by the North Sea. A journey there has to be planned carefully to avoid the tides.
Lindisfarne is internationally famous both for its medieval religious heritage and also its more recent picturesque 16th century castle. These, together with most of the community, are located on the Southern part of the island – the main focus for tourists and holidaymakers. Many are also attracted by the peace and tranquility which pervades the Island and the remote Northern conservation area, with more than its fair share of quiet beaches and unique natural history.
Enjoyed. Love the vast expanse of quiet. Never actually got to visit even though it is in my husbands home territory.
I see that you like me are still getting through last years blogging stuff!!
I think I had too many holidays last year, so I am still playing catch up
It’s somewhere I’ve always wanted to visit. Maybe this year!
I hope you get the chance
I absolutely LOVE that last picture!
i would love to open that blue door and venture inside.
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The door does look rather inviting doesn’t it?
This place sounds rather familiar…
It’s where they found the bible, right?!
It has a long Christian heritage and was the place of the Lindisfarne Gospels.
The blue doorway is beautiful, I love this kind of details.
Also, it’s interesting that the access to the island is limited according to tides, it brings a feeling of certain mystery.
It is a pilgrimage… You have to plan your journey
Delightful place.
Despite the Castle being of architectural and distant photographic interest, it’s a challenge to get good composition. Having said that, you’ve done a great job with the second shot. The foreground fence and tree are a great idea.
I’m privileged to say that I can count on both hands the number of times I’ve been here due to my reasonably near geographical location. However it should be more … were it not for the getting the tides, weather and day off all in sync. So many beautiful places nearby also to distract.
Any one else reading these comments … plan plan plan, take note of the tide times, despite what you think, you cannot beat it as the causeway road is far longer than you would ever think. Every summer there’s always stories on the local TV of people being rescued from their drowning cars by the Seahouses lifeboat.
Getting an interesting photo of the castle is a challenge.
The first time I was near Lindisfarne was when I was a youngster. My Dad drove down to the causeway in passing. The tide was just coming in as we got there so he just turned off the engine and we watched the tide come in. A car that had got there just before began to attempt to cross the causeway… The driver soon realised the error of their ways and reversed madly back to shore. Luckily they made it!!!