The next three stops on our itinery are Lindisfarne, Eyemouth and then Glenton (Edinburgh). We gleaned some local knowledge that Lindisfarne was a safe anchorage in any winds, however, we did not wish to sit on anchor for 3 days whilst the high winds blew through. We were all set to move on come Saturday to Lindisfarne then Eyemouth on Sunday, but the forecast is now changed and Eyemouth will be untenable for a few days as the wind has turned Northerly. So new plans may have to be made and Eyemouth at least left out. Much can change in a few days, so for now, better to be safe in a Marina with some public transport links, and many places to explore.
Todays excursion was to Bamburgh Castle.
There has been some sort of fortification at Bamburgh for over 3000 years and being so close to the Scottish Border, has alway been a strategic military site. Today the castle is owned by the Armstrong family, who have restored the castle after being left in ruins several times over the centuries.
After the castle we walked along the long white sandy beach searching for ‘treasures” One oddity we came across at the end of the beach were tadpoles in the rockpools. I’m assuming that these were above the high tide mark and were fresh water pools, or do you get salt water frogs?
On returning to Bamburgh Village we visited the RNLI “Grace Darling” museum. A story of great bravery that won Grace and her father Silver Medals for Bravery by the Royal National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, now the RNLI.
We had travelled to Bamburgh by Billy Bus, a 50 mile round trip for only £6.70 each, you pay almost that much to travel 300 yards on the Studland Ferry!
4 Kidneys and a Wonky Leg 