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Farne Islands

Island group off Northumberland, England

Photo: Francesco Veronesi from Italy, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

The Farne Islands are a wildlife reserve off the coast of Northumberland in northeast England, with no permanent residents. They're owned by the National Trust and visited by boat trips from Seahouses.

Getting there and around

Getting there

You may only land here from April to October, and with National Trust permission. That's usually done by boat trip with one of their accredited operators, sailing from Seahouses.

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Getting around

Boat trips putter around the various islands. Landings are usually at Inner Farne, which has boardwalks, or at Staple Island: wear stout footwear.

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IslandsOuter Farne group are separated by the fierce currents of Staple Sound:

UnderstandA ridge of hard dolerite courses across northeast England: Hadrian's Wall was built along its crest, and the River Tyne flows in the valley to its south. To the east it disappears, but there's a series of outcrops.

Get inYou may only land here from April to October, and with National Trust permission. That's usually done by boat trip with one of their accredited operators, sailing from Seahouses.

Get aroundBoat trips putter around the various islands. Landings are usually at Inner Farne, which has boardwalks, or at Staple Island: wear stout footwear.

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BuyBuy everything you need in Seahouses, there are no shops on the islands.

Eat and drinkNo food or drink available on the islands. Take a picnic with you, which the gulls will try to steal.

Sleep

Stay safePay close attention to safety briefings on your boat trip. The rocks are hard and the water is cold.

ConnectIn 2025 the boats have wifi and you might get a mainland 4G signal from any carrier. But then again you might not, so finish any important calls before leaving Seahouses.

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Photo: Francesco Veronesi from Italy, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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