Coach trip to the Farne Islands

I have had a not passed over from our friends at Wakefield’s RSPB Members’ Group who are running a coach trip to the Farne Islands in Northumberland. They are offering the opportunity for any of our members to join them on the coach. The details are as follows:

RSPB Wakefield District Local Group

Farne Islands trip

Saturday 27th June

The Farne Islands host England’s most spectacular seabird colony including unrivalled views of 23 species including thousands of puffin. There is also a large colony of grey seals. The islands have historical and religious significance with links to Celtic Christianity and St Cuthbert.

We will meet at Holmfield House car park (free parking) by Clarence Park on Denby Dale Road for departure at 07 30. The plan is to journey up to Seahouses by coach with a stop at the services en route.

We will be taking a boat from Seahouses for an extended trip around the islands, landing on Inner Farne where we will spend a couple of hours before the return journey. There will be plenty of opportunities for bird photography and expect fantastic views of the nesting seabirds. The plan is to return to Seahouses for 4 30pm with a chance to get some fish and chips before setting off for Wakefield.

The cost of the trip will be £20 for the coach £16 for the boat trip plus the landing fee – expected to be £7.40  (free to National Trust members). Places are limited so early booking is recommended.  A deposit of £5 is payable when booking.

Paul Disken
Outdoor meetings organiser
Telephone 01924 456352

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