St Mary's Lighthouse

The size of the Island, makes social distancing very difficult to achieve. It was great to see fellow visitors trying their utmost to keep distances. We don't have the answers for the problem. However, common sense prevailed and pinch points were treated with the caution they deserved. Not surprisingly, toilets were not available on the Island. It was a very warm day when we visited and the views back to Whitley Bay were stunning. We saw seals basking on the rocks below the Lighthouse. Its always a bonus to see wildlife that is expected to be seen. We can't comment on the shop and cafe as we didn't use them. The Island is well worth a visit all the same. The rock pools either side of the access road proved quite an attraction for many families. UPDATE APRIL 2023 Been some time since we've ventured up to WB and St. Mary's. There are no tide times in the area. We set off to cross the causeway but decided against it. The tide swiftly had the road covered and the island cut off again. I have photos to be posted. Will post them when sorted. As promised. New photos. Causeway blocked in less than 25 minutes. Be warned.