UK 2012 Bamburgh and Lindisfarne

On the coast were several great places, including Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island/Lindisfarne. 

Bamburgh Castle is currently in private hands, but open on weekends to the public and worth the visit.  The interiors are exquisite, filled with great collections of china and armory.  From the castle you can walk the beach for miles.

Lindisfarne is only accessible when the tides permit driving across the causeway, though walking the island requires that you keep track of when the causeway will close again.  We walked the island with Josie and Viunce and tried to spot some of the geological/historic highlights including the shingle beach, lime kilns and priory. 

Though it was winter birds were abundant, including Northern Fulmar, curlew, oystercatcher and several owl species including Barn Owl and Short-eared Owl.