Route of the Pilgrims

Access to the sacred island of Lindisfarne is usually by road, at low tide. This was not always the case, of course, and in ancient times people had to cross the water on foot. For this it was necessary to pay attention to the tides, but also to know the terrain of the area. St Aidan and St Cuthbert were the founders of this famous abbey, and their pilgrimage route was subsequently marked by wooden posts, indicating the safest way to cross. Today it is still a busy route, with some pilgrims even making the 5 km crossing barefoot! So last weekend I decided to try the walk. It was beautiful but difficult in sections, where the sand becomes mud that makes walking difficult.