Islands · North East England
Knivestone
In or near Seahouses.
Knivestone is a island in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knivestone is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Farne Islands. Coordinates: 55.6497°, -1.6018°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Farne Islands 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
Knivestone is an island located in central Scotland. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Farne Islands SSSI and Northumberland Shore SSSI, and is also part of the Farne Islands National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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- Coordinates
- 55.6497, -1.6018
Sources
- wikidata: Q24640149 (CC0)
- commons: Knivestone - geograph.org.uk - 829157.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Where to eat & stay near Knivestone
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knivestone?
- Knivestone is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Knivestone?
- Knivestone is a island in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knivestone?
- The nearest town is Seahouses. Its coordinates are 55.6497°, -1.6018°.
- Is Knivestone a protected site?
- Yes — Knivestone is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Farne Islands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Knivestone free to visit?
- Yes, Knivestone is free to enter.