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Holy Island loop — Northumberland Coast

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Holy Island loop — Northumberland Coast

Moderate

4.0

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Holy Island loop — Northumberland Coast

01:04

9.77km

30m

Running

The Holy Island loop offers a unique jogging experience on the Northumberland Coast, combining varied terrain with stunning scenery. As you move along this moderate 6.1-mile (9.8 km) route, which takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes to complete with 110 feet (34 metres) of elevation gain, you will encounter…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Northumberland Coast AONB

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499 m

Holy Island (Lindisfarne)

Highlight • Historical Site

Visit Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust) and Lindisfarne Priory (English Heritage). Holy Island is also the starting point of both St Oswald's Way and St Cuthbert's Way. Do not miss a …

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2.28 km

Lindisfarne Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lindisfarne Castle is a fantastic place to visit. It is an Edwardian holiday home created from an old abandoned Tudor Fort built by Henry VIII to protect Holy Island harbour …

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4.65 km

Emmanuel Head Navigation Beacon

Highlight • Monument

While visiting the pyramid structure we were lucky enough to spot a pod of dolphins off the West coast of the island. I’m not sure if this is a common …

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7.25 km

View of Snipe Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you will get great views out to Snipe Point and over towards Coves Bay with beautiful sea views of this wonderful island.

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9.77 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

2.97 km

1.59 km

1.53 km

632 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

2.81 km

2.52 km

631 m

208 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

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Comments

June 29, 2022,Holy Island, Lindisfarne, UK

Lindisfarne (also known as "Holy Island") is a tidal Island located off the majestic
Northumberland coastline in the United Kingdom. This means, if you don’t take note of that day’s tide times, you will find yourself isolated there for 6hrs until the tide recedes.
This may not be such a bad thing if you have a penchant for quirky Island …