Interesting old harbour, with ice creams and fish and chips available. Simply keep to the seashore round the harbour. Boat trips can be taken to the Farnes and Holy Island from the harbour. One of the principal benefits of visiting Holy Island by sea is that it is done when the island is cut off from the mainland by the tides, and there are fewer visitors there. The boats are open so be prepared with waterproofs, even on a sunny day.