Walking the causeway

At low tide, you can use the ancient causeway to walk across to the island. Step onto the cobbles and tread a path followed by pilgrims, traders, nobles and villagers over many hundreds of years. The causeway is cobbled, uneven and tricky to navigate, please check our accessibility information before you visit. For your own safety, please be aware that attempting to cross the causeway outside of the suggested times can be hazardous. When the causeway is submerged, it limits visibility, the path is uneven, there can be strong currents and the sea rises quickly.

When can I use the causeway?

At high tide, the sea covers the causeway and during the winter the island will be closed. However, at low tide, the causeway is revealed and visitors can stroll across and back. The causeway is open for around four hours each day, depending on the tides and weather.

You’ll need around 15 minutes to walk the length of the causeway.

Causeway Opening Times

Use the calendar below to schedule your visit. Note that causeway times are estimates and subject to change due to weather conditions, storm surges, and tidal variations.