31/05/2026
Off we went to the Farne Islands in Northumberland for a day of seabird spotting, a refreshing dip in the North Sea, and a picnic on the beach.
And what a day for wildlife it turned out to be! We saw seabirds in abundance, including puffins, shags, razorbills, guillemots, kittiwakes, gannets, and eider ducks, to name just a few.
What we weren’t expecting was a very special encounter as we left Seahouses Harbour: a pod of bottlenose dolphins! To our delight, the boats came to a stop and, for around 10 minutes, we were surrounded by dolphins, watching them at close quarters. The boat’s captain explained that their behaviour suggested they were hunting for food – so we had quite literally interrupted their lunchtime! Fortunately, they didn’t seem bothered by our presence, and it was a truly magical experience.
We rounded off the day with fish and chips at a local restaurant before heading back to Cumbria, delighted with our adventure. Great company, incredible wildlife encounters, and memories to last a lifetime!
Here’s what one of our participants, Alison, had to say:
“What an absolutely brilliant day! Stupendous organisation, excellent driving, stellar company. All in all, a perfect day. Massive thanks to you all. xx”
Interested in joining us on a future adventure? Visit our website to see our upcoming excursions:
https://www.northviewadventure.co.uk