Lindisfarne Island Perimeter Walk

Yes, Lindisfarne Island Perimeter Walk is a great choice for dogs, earning a solid 8 out of 10 on our dog friendly rating. The route takes in sandy tracks, dune paths, beach and saltmarsh edge, all of it pretty flat, making for a genuinely enjoyable outing for most dogs. Just bear in mind that leads are required throughout, and you'll need to plan your visit around the causeway crossing times.

Dogs must be kept on a short lead for the entire perimeter walk, with no off-lead sections. The dunes and saltmarsh are critical habitat for ground-nesting birds and overwintering wildfowl, and there are also sheep and lambs on the open ground. It's a strict but important rule given almost the whole island is a National Nature Reserve.

The most important thing to sort before you go is the causeway crossing times — Holy Island is tidal and getting stranded is a genuine risk, so check the safe crossing times and plan your visit around them. Keep your dog on a short lead throughout and be prepared for sheep, including lambs, on the open ground. Parking is pay-and-display in Holy Island village, and you'll find pubs, cafes and toilets there too, though there are no facilities once you're out on the perimeter route itself.