Keep straight on through Lowick, but after a mile turn left at crossroads, signed Haggerston 3. After half a mile turn right, signed Beal. As you bike along this road, the whole of the east coast, from Berwick on Tweed to Bamburgh becomes visible. The outline of Holy Island is instantly recognisable, and you will be able to see whether the tidal causeway is open or not. There is a rapid descent to the A1, take care crossing.
Holy Island is straight over.
The Plough Hotel at the junction can provide food, though there are lots of eating places on the island itself. There is often an ice cream van parked just before the causeway. If you have not previously checked the times of high tide you should do this now at the causeway notice board, to make sure you can get back. Holy Island was the site of a Christian priory established by St Aidan in 653 until it was eventually abandoned owing to Viking raids. The priory was developed by St Cuthbert and St Wilfred, and during the latter's time the Lindisfarne Gospel was produced.