Islands · North East England
Big Harcar
In or near Seahouses.
Big Harcar — island on the Northumberland coast, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Big Harcar is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Farne Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island on the Northumberland coast, England, UK". Coordinates: 55.6396°, -1.6203°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Farne Islands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: FARNE ISLANDS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Big Harcar is an island located in central Scotland. It is part of the Farne Islands, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under both the Farne Islands SSSI and Northumberland Shore SSSI, as well as a National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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- Coordinates
- 55.6396, -1.6203
Sources
- wikidata: Q24656776 (CC0)
- commons: Big Harcar, Farne Islands - geograph.org.uk - 1298997.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Harcar?
- Big Harcar is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Big Harcar?
- Big Harcar — island on the Northumberland coast, England, UK.
- How do I get to Big Harcar?
- Its coordinates are 55.6396°, -1.6203°.
- Is Big Harcar a protected site?
- Yes — Big Harcar is part of the Farne Islands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Big Harcar free to visit?
- Yes, Big Harcar is free to enter.