The Snook

I absolutely love a visit to Holy Island. It has such a fantastic atmosphere to it, perhaps because it is cut off from the mainland twice a day, and there are so many interesting things to see there. The Snook is the peninsula part of the island and is a very quiet and secluded area. The road to get there is full of potholes, however, so take care!

There are two buildings on this part of the island; Snook House which was likely fishermen's cottages and Snook Tower which was thought to have been a lookout tower. Both are now privately owned, and there is no access inside them.

I couldn't find much else on these intriguing buildings, so if anyone knows anything, please get in touch!

The Snook has a number of wildlife habitats including sand dunes, mudflats and salt marshes and is home to a wide variety of birds. Around 350 species of bird have been spotted on Holy Island, including Shrikes, Skuas and Shearwaters. which is incredible really. Lately (as of November 2023), there have been sightings of Black Redstarts and Short Eared Owls which are both beautiful birds and lovely to see.

Once you've had a potter around The Snook, a visit to the rest of the island is a must. Highlights include Lindisfarne Castle, Castle Point Lime Kiln and a wander to Emmanuel Head Daymark. A fabulous place to visit all year round.