Northumberland & the Farne Islands (Wildlife Photography Tour)

Tour Code: GBR54

A 6-day wildlife photography holiday to Northumberland's photogenic coast and the Farne Islands, focusing on seabird and coastal photography.

£1,695

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

105kg CO2e

With International Flights

105.1kg CO2e

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What does this mean?

Highlights

  • Photograph Arctic Terns bringing Sandeels to their chicks
  • Seabird colonies including Puffins & Guillemots
  • Razorbill, Kittiwake, Shag & Common Eider
  • Spend a day on Lindisfarne
  • Visit Inner Farne & Staple Island
  • Based in a comfortable hotel in Bamburgh
  • Led by professional wildlife photographer, Oliver Smart 

Summary

The photogenic Northumberland coast is — with mile upon mile of long sandy beaches and big skies, its broad vistas and moody, changeable cloud formations — a delight to the eye … and the photographer’s lens! On this photographers appreciation, we’ll make daily excursions from our comfortable hotel base in search of the region’s wildlife, landscapes and castles. Our visits to the Farne Islands will provide excellent opportunities to photograph a tantalising array of seabirds at close range, from exquisite Arctic Terns to the ever-photogenic Puffins. Back on the mainland, our time will be spent photographing some of the county’s iconic coastline, including Bamburgh Castle, making the best use of light and tides to capture atmospheric images. We end our tour back in Newcastle, where we will photograph the country’s most inland Kittiwake colony against a background of twinkling city lights.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Meet Newcastle; transfer Bamburgh.
Day
2
Full day visit to Lindisfarne & Holy Island.
Days
3 - 4
Full day visits to Inner Farne & Staple Island.
Day
5
Northumberland Coast & Newcastle.
Day
6
Newcastle; depart.

What's Included?

Food

Breakfast & dinner are included in the price; lunches are not.

Accommodation

Comfortable hotels; all rooms are en-suite

Dates & Prices

2027

Land Only

£1,695

Tour Leader
Oliver Smart
Oliver Smart
Following a childhood fascination with the natural world, Oliver went on to study ornithology at the University of Birmingham during his mid-twenties.
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2028

Land Only

£1,695

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

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  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

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