Staple Island, Farne Islands, Northumberland
The Farne Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Northumberland. There are between 15 and 20 islands depending on the state of the tide and they are scattered about 1½ to 4¾ miles from the mainland and divided into two groups, the Inner Group and the Outer Group.
The main islands in the Inner Group are Inner Farne, Knoxes Reef and the East and West Wideopens (all joined together on very low tides) and the Megstone. The main islands in the Outer Group are Staple Island, the Brownsman, North and South Wamses, Big Harcar and the Longstone. The two groups are separated by Staple Sound. The highest point, on Inner Farne, is 62 feet above mean sea level.
The Farne Islands, an important wildlife habitat, are much visited by boat trips from Seahouses. Local boats are licensed to land passengers on Inner Farne, Staple Island and the Longstone. Landing on other islands is prohibited to protect the wildlife.
Date: 12th June 2014
Location: view on Staple Island
The main islands in the Inner Group are Inner Farne, Knoxes Reef and the East and West Wideopens (all joined together on very low tides) and the Megstone. The main islands in the Outer Group are Staple Island, the Brownsman, North and South Wamses, Big Harcar and the Longstone. The two groups are separated by Staple Sound. The highest point, on Inner Farne, is 62 feet above mean sea level.
The Farne Islands, an important wildlife habitat, are much visited by boat trips from Seahouses. Local boats are licensed to land passengers on Inner Farne, Staple Island and the Longstone. Landing on other islands is prohibited to protect the wildlife.
Date: 12th June 2014
Location: view on Staple Island
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