Islands · North East England
Brownsman
In or near Seahouses.
Brownsman — island in the Farne Islands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Brownsman is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Farne Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island in the Farne Islands". Coordinates: 55.6336°, -1.6243°.
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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
Brownsman is an island located in central Scotland, part of the Farne Islands archipelago. It holds designations as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the Farne Islands and the Northumberland Shore, as well as being a National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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- Coordinates
- 55.6336, -1.6243
Sources
- wikidata: Q24677785 (CC0)
- commons: Warden's cottage and tower, Brownsman island - geograph.org.uk - 1371372.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Big Harcar
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North Wamses
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Forfarshire (ship)
Museums · 0.7 km

Farne Islands
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Longstone Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.4 km

Longstone
Islands · 1.5 km

Crumstone
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Knivestone
Islands · 2.3 km

Wreck of trawler "Children's Friend"
Historic houses · 2.4 km

Farne Island
Islands · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Lighthouses · North East England
Brownsman Lighthouse
Brownsman Lighthouse — cottage and beacon on Brownsman, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Islands · North East England
Staple Island
Staple Island — island in Northumberland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Islands · North East England
Big Harcar
Big Harcar — island on the Northumberland coast, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · North East England
Forfarshire (ship)
Forfarshire (ship) — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Brownsman
Places to stay
Hotels · North East England
Bamburgh Castle Inn
Bamburgh Castle Inn — a hotel in scotland central.
B&Bs · North East England
Links Lets
Links Lets — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.
Campsites · North East England
Fowberry farm
Fowberry farm — a campsite in scotland central.
Caravan parks · North East England
Springhill Farm
Springhill Farm — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brownsman?
- Brownsman is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Brownsman?
- Brownsman — island in the Farne Islands.
- How do I get to Brownsman?
- Its coordinates are 55.6336°, -1.6243°.
- Is Brownsman a protected site?
- Yes — Brownsman is part of the Farne Islands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Brownsman free to visit?
- Yes, Brownsman is free to enter.