Islands · North East England
Farne Island
In or near Seahouses.
Farne Island — island in Northumberland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chathill · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Farne Island is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Northumberland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 55.6167°, -1.6500°.
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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
Farne Island is located in central Scotland and is part of the Farne Islands group. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is also a National Nature Reserve (NNR), recognised for its significant wildlife and habitats. The island is included in the Northumberland Shore SSSI designation, highlighting its ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6167, -1.6500
- Nearest railway station
- Chathill — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24643166 (CC0)
- commons: Farne Islands - geograph.org.uk - 946320.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Nearby
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Wreck of trawler "Children's Friend"
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Chapel Of St Cuthbert
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📷 3Castles · North East England
Prior Castell's Tower
Prior Castell's Tower — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · North East England
Farne Lighthouse
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Staple Island
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Where to eat & stay near Farne Island
Places to stay
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Bamburgh Castle Inn
Bamburgh Castle Inn — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Fowberry farm
Fowberry farm — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
Links Lets
Links Lets — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Springhill Farm
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Black Swan Public House
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📷 7📷 5Cafés · North East England
Mean Bean Coffee
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United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farne Island?
- Farne Island is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Farne Island?
- Farne Island — island in Northumberland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Farne Island?
- The nearest railway station is Chathill, about 9.6 km away. Its coordinates are 55.6167°, -1.6500°.
- Is Farne Island a protected site?
- Yes — Farne Island is part of the Farne Islands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Farne Island free to visit?
- Yes, Farne Island is free to enter.