Things to see & do
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Inner Farne
Inner Farne
The National Trust rangers live on the Inner Farne welcoming visitors by boat.
© National Trust/Farne Ranger
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Arctic Terns
Arctic Terns
Many different birds can be viewed on the Farnes. Beware of the Arctic Terns who will protect their chicks if you walk too close!
A hat is advised.
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Grey seal pups
Grey seal pups
It's also home to a large grey seal colony, with more than 1,000 pups born every autumn.
© Graeme Duncan
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Puffins galore
Puffins galore
During the breeding season (May to July) the Farnes host up to 23 species of birds including around 37,000 pairs of puffins.
© National Trust/Farne Ranger
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Eider ducks
Eider ducks
Eider ducks are known locally as Cuddy's Duck after St Cuthbert.
He died on the Inner Farne on 687, and the chapel built in his memory can be visited today.
© NT/Farne Ranger
Inner Farne
Arctic Terns
Grey seal pups
Puffins galore
Eider ducksWhat to see
Both Inner Farne and Staple Islands are accessible only by boat, and can be landed on when the weather permits.
Their very special inhabitants include puffins, terns, guillemots, eider ducks and a colony of grey seals.
Activities
As you arrive by licensed boat they will advise you how long you have to explore the Inner Farne or Staple Island.
The boat trip is a short journey to a different world.
Don't miss
- View seabirds at unbelievably close range
- 100,000 nesting seabirds and their chicks in the breeding season
- Special inhabitants include puffins, terns, guillemots & eider ducks
- Excellent photographic opportunities - don't forget your camera!
- Chapel of St Cuthbert, with fine stained-glass windows
- Unrivalled views of the Northumberland hinterland