It takes approximately two hours to walk across the causeway to Holy Island. Before walking the causeway it is extremely important to check the Holy Island tide times, as when the tide comes in the causeway is cut off by the tide twice a day, with a fast and strong incoming tide.
Cars are allowed on Holy Island. Visitors to the island can cross the causeway, when it is safe to do so, using the Holy Island tide times by car. The island has two car parks that visitors can park their vehicles within as they explore things to do and attractions on the island.
There is no charge to visit Holy Island itself, however should you wish to explore Lindisfarne Castle or Lindisfarne Priory there is a charge for ticket entry to these attractions. There is also a charge for those looking to visit the island by car and park their vehicle within one of its two car parks.
If visitors get stuck on Holy Island they should not attempt to cross the causeway when the incoming tide cuts it off. The incoming tide that cuts off the causeway is extremely strong and fast and in the centre of the causeway is very deep. Visitors should not cross at this time as it is not safe to do so.
Visitors to Holy Island should only cross the causeway at safe crossing times which can be found on our Holy Island tide times page.
If visitors get stuck on the causeway itself as they attempt to cross and require assistance from emergency services, they should contact HM Coastguard or the RNLI.
It is safe to walk to Holy Island across the causeway at designated safe crossing times. Visitors should plan their walk to and from Holy Island using our guide to Holy Island tide times. Visitors looking to walk to Holy Island should not attempt to cross the causeway when the tide is in, as the incoming tide is very fast and strong.
The drive over the causeway to Holy Island takes approximately 10 minutes over a three mile stretch of the causeway. Visitors travelling to Holy Island by vehicle should check the Holy Island tide times to plan their visit and journey safely.