Farne Islands
The Farne Islands are a cluster of low, rocky islands lying off the coast near Bamburgh, reached by boat from Seahouses. In summer they teem with seabirds — puffins, guillemots, terns and kittiwakes nest in their thousands — while a large colony of grey seals hauls out on the rocks year-round. Long linked to St Cuthbert, who lived as a hermit here, the islands remain one of the finest wildlife destinations in the country.
- Puffin and seabird colonies
- Grey seal colony
- Boat trips from Seahouses
Best for wildlife watchers and families who love a boat trip.
Things to see at Farne Islands
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- Atlantic Puffin Colony
- Grey Seal Haul-Out Rocks
- Longstone Lighthouse
- St Cuthbert's Chapel
- Arctic Tern Nesting Ground