The Farne Islands are off the coast of North Northumberland, between Bamburgh and
Farne Islands Pinnacles
Seahouses. A large commercial harbour at Seahouses is the hub of activity for day trips and pleasure boats that visit the islands hourly.
A couple of miles south of Seahouses is the fishing village of Beadnell, where Farne Island Divers is operated from.
Fishing Cobles in Beadnell Harbour - Photo by www.BenPattersonPhotography.com
Beadnell Bay is a popular watersports venue, with a wide array of different users flocking to the area.
The small fishing village is also a popular location for shore dives, with huge and complex rock formations stretching into the sea all along the coast.
Public boat launching facilities are provided through Beadnell Bay Boat Launch.
From Seahouses there is ideal access for areas of interest up and down the coast, from Lindisfarne to Craster.
Footprints in the sand at Beadnell Bay - Photo by www.BenPattersonPhotography.com
The Farne Islands, are less than 15 minutes away, with around 30 islands depending upon the tide, is a very popular location. With the largest colony of Grey seals in the North Sea, and huge colony’s of Terns, Puffins, Guillemots, Shags, Eider Ducks and Kittiwakes, there is plenty of wildlife to observe, depending upon the time of year you are visiting.
Farne Islands Map
Visit the Contact page to see a Google Map of the location.
