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Holy Island is a small 'tidal' island in the North Sea situated just off the far north-east corner of England - approximately 5 miles due East of the A1 Trunk road (at Beal crossroads).
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Tidal island means that safe access is only possible during the times when Sea does NOT cover the causeway. The causeway is a paved road and is suitable for all road vehicles - but only when the tide and causeway are 'open'!! 'Opening Times' vary from day-to-day and are predictable.
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Within a mile of leaving the A1 at Beal, the narrow, country road to Holy Island reaches the start of the Causeway. There are tide tables at the side of the road and a small car park. As you proceed there are signs warning against crossing when the Sea is covering the road. For those who do not heed the warnings there is a refuge on the bridge!
The causeway is about a mile long but there are still some 3 miles to travel around the coast road and into the village. (During very high tides there are places where the sea covers the road. )
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Keep your speed down, especially in the dark or fog. After bad weather there can be sand and some debris can be large and sharp!
The coast road reaches the village via a sharp zigzag bend. There is no footpath and people are frequently out walking. (Most of our streets are narrow and do not have footpaths.)
You will enter the village to the north and next to the seasonal car park - see the top of the adjacent map.
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About 200 yards after the speed limit sign where the road bears round to the left (at the Lindisfarne Hotel) pause before going straight ahead. Immediately you will reach a T-junction and on the right opposite your path continues to the market square, 'The Manor House Hotel' - and Lindisfarne Priory!
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