Islands · Central Scotland
Farne Island
Farne Island — island in Northumberland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chathill · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Farne Island is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Northumberland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 55.6167°, -1.6500°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Farne Islands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: FARNE ISLANDS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Farne Island is located in central Scotland and is part of the Farne Islands group. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is also a National Nature Reserve (NNR), recognised for its significant wildlife and habitats. The island is included in the Northumberland Shore SSSI designation, highlighting its ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6167, -1.6500
- Nearest railway station
- Chathill — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24643166 (CC0)
- commons: Farne Islands - geograph.org.uk - 946320.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farne Island?
- Farne Island is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- Is Farne Island a protected site?
- Yes — Farne Island is part of the Farne Islands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Farne Island free to visit?
- Yes, Farne Island is free to enter.