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Marygate House is located on Holy Island off the coast of Northumberland in the UK.
Getting here By Road
Most people come to Marygate by car.
Approach the Island by way of the A1. Turning East off the A1 about 12 miles south of Berwick on Tweed at Beal. After driving on to the island and entering the village, turn right on Marygate. Marygate House is on the left. see the map above. Just enter our Post Code 'TD15 2SD' into a sat nav. What 3 Words location is ///original.parrot.unloads
If you drive a fully electric car (BEV) there are now four Type 2 7kv public charges in Green Lane car park a five minute walk from Marygate House. You need your own type 2 cable.
Please Ensure you only cross during the safe crossing times.
Safe Crossing Times.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed
Most retreatants who travel by train complete the journey by Taxi from the railway station.
By Bus
There is a bus from Berwick Railway Station to Holy Island. Bus Time Table.
St. Cuthbert's Way
Many pilgrims who walk the St. Cuthbert's Way from Melrose to Lindisfarne time their journey to arrive on a Friday, they then stay in Marygate House until Sunday.
Walking the Pilgrim's Way (or The Poles) across the sands onto the island.
It is possible to walk across the sands directly on to the island, but there are some Dos and Don'ts
Getting here By Road
Most people come to Marygate by car.
Approach the Island by way of the A1. Turning East off the A1 about 12 miles south of Berwick on Tweed at Beal. After driving on to the island and entering the village, turn right on Marygate. Marygate House is on the left. see the map above. Just enter our Post Code 'TD15 2SD' into a sat nav. What 3 Words location is ///original.parrot.unloads
If you drive a fully electric car (BEV) there are now four Type 2 7kv public charges in Green Lane car park a five minute walk from Marygate House. You need your own type 2 cable.
Please Ensure you only cross during the safe crossing times.
Safe Crossing Times.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed
Most retreatants who travel by train complete the journey by Taxi from the railway station.
By Bus
There is a bus from Berwick Railway Station to Holy Island. Bus Time Table.
St. Cuthbert's Way
Many pilgrims who walk the St. Cuthbert's Way from Melrose to Lindisfarne time their journey to arrive on a Friday, they then stay in Marygate House until Sunday.
Walking the Pilgrim's Way (or The Poles) across the sands onto the island.
It is possible to walk across the sands directly on to the island, but there are some Dos and Don'ts
- Do walk in the daylight only.
- Do wear suitable clothing.
- Do keep to the poles.
- Do start walking about two hours after the published safe crossing time for the causeway opens.
- Don't walk in the dark or failing light.
- Don't attempt to walk both ways in one tide.
- Never start once the tide has started to rise.