Islands · North East England
North Wamses
In or near Seahouses.
North Wamses 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
North Wamses is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Farne Islands. Coordinates: 55.6393°, -1.6296°. 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: 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
North Wamses is an island located in central Scotland, part of the Farne Islands. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the Farne Islands and Northumberland Shore, and is also a National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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- Coordinates
- 55.6393, -1.6296
Sources
- wikidata: Q24638863 (CC0)
- commons: Seals basking on North Wamses Island - geograph.org.uk - 1439530.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Wamses?
- North Wamses is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is North Wamses?
- North Wamses is a island in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Wamses?
- Its coordinates are 55.6393°, -1.6296°.
- Is North Wamses a protected site?
- Yes — North Wamses is part of the Farne Islands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is North Wamses free to visit?
- Yes, North Wamses is free to enter.