Have you ever wanted to get away from it all? How about to an island? But when is an island not an island? When it’s a tidal island; each day, during low tide, you can walk from the mainland to the island via a strip of land. Sometimes the causeways are natural bridges, rocky outcroppings, or sandy beaches, but sometimes humans build man-made walkways or bridges. At high tide, the tidal island becomes a “real” island as walkways are submerged and the tidal island is completely cut off from the mainland. The only way back is to swim. Depending upon where the island is located, being stranded on a tidal island could be heaven or it could be hell.
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![maxJR Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/maxJR.jpg "Tidal Island - Ko Nang Yuan, Thailand")
Tidal Island – Ko Nang Yuan, Thailand look like a piece of heaven.
It’s surrounded by coral reefs and full of marine life.
It’s surrounded by coral reefs and full of marine life.
![53s44 Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/53s44.jpg "Tidal Island - View over Nang Yuan, Thailand")
View over Nang Yuan, Thailand
The middle island is a resort. A long sandy beach connects the three separate tidal islands that make up Ko Nang Yuan. Foot traffic will soon be completely cut off from the tidal islands, but not too many people would mind being stranded here where it’s warm and gorgeous.
The middle island is a resort. A long sandy beach connects the three separate tidal islands that make up Ko Nang Yuan. Foot traffic will soon be completely cut off from the tidal islands, but not too many people would mind being stranded here where it’s warm and gorgeous.
![5JDuNh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/5JDuNh.jpg "Tidal Island Eilean Tioram in Loch Moidart, Scotland")
Tidal island Eilean Tioram in Loch
Moidart, Scotland
Here in Scotland, where it’s cold and terrain is unfriendly, Castle Tiroam lies in ruins upon the tidal island Eilean Tioram in Loch Moidart. When the tide is out, a person can reach the castle on foot via the tidal causeway. If Nang Yuan was heaven, then Eilean Tioram might be more like hell. by V C
Here in Scotland, where it’s cold and terrain is unfriendly, Castle Tiroam lies in ruins upon the tidal island Eilean Tioram in Loch Moidart. When the tide is out, a person can reach the castle on foot via the tidal causeway. If Nang Yuan was heaven, then Eilean Tioram might be more like hell. by V C
![8y2Odh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](hhttp://i.imgur.com/8y2Odh.jpg "Sea kayak at Tidal Island Eilean Tioram in Loch Moidart, Scotland, to
reach Castle Tioram")
Sea kayak at Tidal Island Eilean
Tioram in Loch Moidart, Scotland, to reach Castle Tioram.
When the tide is high, the only way to reach Castle Tioram is by sea kayak – unless you wish to swim in the very cold water. Castle Tioram has been in ruins since about 1715 when the Clan Chief ordered it burned to prevent it falling into enemy hands. by John Mason
When the tide is high, the only way to reach Castle Tioram is by sea kayak – unless you wish to swim in the very cold water. Castle Tioram has been in ruins since about 1715 when the Clan Chief ordered it burned to prevent it falling into enemy hands. by John Mason
![J0vwC Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/J0vwC.jpg "Tidal Island Eilean Tioram in Loch Moidart, Scotland")
![n8JyVh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/n8JyVh.jpg "The Isle of Erraid, Wishing Stone - Tidal Island, Scotland")
“Wishing Stone” near the summit at
the Isle of Erraid.
Erraid is a privately owned tidal island in Scotland. It is an area of only about one square mile. It’s connected by a beach at low tide to Mull and Iona. Otherwise, a person on Erraid is cut off. The photo is of the “Wishing Stone” near the summit. Author Robert Louis Stevenson featured Erraid in his novel Kidnapped. by Paul Adams
Erraid is a privately owned tidal island in Scotland. It is an area of only about one square mile. It’s connected by a beach at low tide to Mull and Iona. Otherwise, a person on Erraid is cut off. The photo is of the “Wishing Stone” near the summit. Author Robert Louis Stevenson featured Erraid in his novel Kidnapped. by Paul Adams
![O0zOth Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/O0zOth.jpg "Tidal Island - St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall")
St. Michael’s Mount is a tidal island in southern England.
St. Michael’s Mount and the chapel of St. Michael are located about 1,200 feet off the Mount’s Bay coast of Cornwall. Although it has a man-made causeway, it is flooded at high tide, cutting off the mainland from St. Michael’s Mount. The Chapel of St Michael was constructed in the 15th century. by Nick Warner
St. Michael’s Mount and the chapel of St. Michael are located about 1,200 feet off the Mount’s Bay coast of Cornwall. Although it has a man-made causeway, it is flooded at high tide, cutting off the mainland from St. Michael’s Mount. The Chapel of St Michael was constructed in the 15th century. by Nick Warner
![UPAOzh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/UPAOzh.jpg "Previous Tidal Island Sveti Stefan, Montenegro")
![DNtugh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/DNtugh.jpg "Tidal Island - Lihou Island at high tide")
Talk about getting away from it all
- Lihou Island at high tide
The small tidal island called Lihou is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Channel Islands. by Robert Lihou
The small tidal island called Lihou is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Channel Islands. by Robert Lihou
![f2J2oh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/f2J2oh.jpg "Lihou Island at low tide - Tidal Island")
Lihou Island at low tide
The house at Lihou has an unusual history. In the 12th century, the monks on Lihou were suspected of worshiping the devil there. During World War II when the Germans occupied the Channel Islands, the Lihou house was used for target practice by heavy artillery. The house has been rebuilt and is used as an educational resource for school groups. by Vince Wingate
The house at Lihou has an unusual history. In the 12th century, the monks on Lihou were suspected of worshiping the devil there. During World War II when the Germans occupied the Channel Islands, the Lihou house was used for target practice by heavy artillery. The house has been rebuilt and is used as an educational resource for school groups. by Vince Wingate
![SVksph Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/SVksph.jpg "Mt.Fuji and Tidal Island Enoshima, Japan")
![SrkT2h Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/SrkT2h.jpg "Tidal Island Enoshima, Japan")
![a8ebZh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/a8ebZh.jpg "Tidal Island - Getting to Lindisfarne Castle")
Getting to Lindisfarne Castle.
Lindisfarne is a tidal island off the north-east coast of England; it is also known as Holy Island. This area was once frequently attacked by Vikings. Later the English and Scots fought in this volatile border area. by Lee Bailey
Lindisfarne is a tidal island off the north-east coast of England; it is also known as Holy Island. This area was once frequently attacked by Vikings. Later the English and Scots fought in this volatile border area. by Lee Bailey
![EHw4Ph Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/EHw4Ph.jpg "Tidal Island -Lindisfarne Castle")
Lindisfarne Castle
Tourists are advised to keep an eye on the tides or else be stranded at the tidal island which is home of the 16th century Lindisfarne Castle. by Lee Bailey
Tourists are advised to keep an eye on the tides or else be stranded at the tidal island which is home of the 16th century Lindisfarne Castle. by Lee Bailey
![JIi9lh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/JIi9lh.jpg "Tidal Island - Battery Point Lighthouse")
Tidal Island – Battery Point Lighthouse in Crescent City, CA, at high tide.
It is connected to the mainland by an isthmus at low tide. Open to the public from April to September, visitors are advised to research tide times since the land bridge can quickly vanish at high tides. The Battery Point Lighthouse survived a tsunami. by Anita Ritenour
It is connected to the mainland by an isthmus at low tide. Open to the public from April to September, visitors are advised to research tide times since the land bridge can quickly vanish at high tides. The Battery Point Lighthouse survived a tsunami. by Anita Ritenour
![qZiRfh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/qZiRfh.jpg "Tidal Island - Shell Island in Wales")
Shell Island in Wales with Harlech Castle and the Snowdon Massif in the
distance.
View from Shell Island, looking north, at high tide. Access by foot is possible via the adjacent Mocharas Beach. Access for vehicles to Shell Island is only possible via a causeway at low tide. by Manfred Heyder
View from Shell Island, looking north, at high tide. Access by foot is possible via the adjacent Mocharas Beach. Access for vehicles to Shell Island is only possible via a causeway at low tide. by Manfred Heyder
![BJjJ5h Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/BJjJ5h.jpg "Shell Island Beach at Dusk")
Shell Island Beach at
Dusk
It’s known for its many varieties of shells and wild flowers. by William Warby
It’s known for its many varieties of shells and wild flowers. by William Warby
![F2eymh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/F2eymh.jpg "Llanddwyn Island - Tidal Island")
![BTApKh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/BTApKh.jpg "Tidal Island Llanddwyn Island")
Different angle of Llanddwyn Island also known as Ynys Llanddwyn
This tidal island is attached to the mainland at all but high tide. Demi Moore filmed the romantic thriller Half Light on Llanddwyn Island. In 2009, Clash of the Titans was also filmed here. BY Adrian P Ashworth
This tidal island is attached to the mainland at all but high tide. Demi Moore filmed the romantic thriller Half Light on Llanddwyn Island. In 2009, Clash of the Titans was also filmed here. BY Adrian P Ashworth
![5BIymh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/5BIymh.jpg "Tidal Island - Eilean Donan Castle at Dusk")
Tidal Island Eilean Donan in Scotland – Eilean Donan Castle at Dusk
It is a favorite spot for weddings and has been featured in numerous movies like Highlander, Entrapment, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and Made of Honor to name only a few films. by Eusebius@Commons
It is a favorite spot for weddings and has been featured in numerous movies like Highlander, Entrapment, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and Made of Honor to name only a few films. by Eusebius@Commons
![7UDLYh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/7UDLYh.jpg "Tidal Island - Eilean Donan Castle at sunrise")
![6hysJh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/6hysJh.jpg "Tidal Island - St Mary's Island at low tide")
St Mary’s Island at low tide.
This tidal island is located near the seaside resort of Whitley Bay, NE England. It is connected to the coast by this rocky causeway, accessible at low tide. by Marty Hayes
This tidal island is located near the seaside resort of Whitley Bay, NE England. It is connected to the coast by this rocky causeway, accessible at low tide. by Marty Hayes
![vJgGIh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/vJgGIh.jpg "Tidal Island - St Mary's Island at high tide")
St Mary’s Island at high tide
This small island is made of sandstone. St. Mary’s Lighthouse was built in 1898. by Akuppa John Wigham
This small island is made of sandstone. St. Mary’s Lighthouse was built in 1898. by Akuppa John Wigham
![FBSsUh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/FBSsUh.jpg "Tidal Island of the coast of Mumbai, India, with the mosque Haji Ali Dargah")
Tidal Island of the coast of Mumbai, India, with the mosque Haji Ali Dargah
The Haji Ali Dargah sits 500 yards off the coast in the waters of Mahim Baycan; it only be reached by a narrow causeway during low tide. At high tide, the small path is submerged. The Haji Ali Dargah was buit in 1431 and is associated with legends about doomed lovers. It contains the tomb of Saint Haji Ali. by Humayunn Peerzaada
The Haji Ali Dargah sits 500 yards off the coast in the waters of Mahim Baycan; it only be reached by a narrow causeway during low tide. At high tide, the small path is submerged. The Haji Ali Dargah was buit in 1431 and is associated with legends about doomed lovers. It contains the tomb of Saint Haji Ali. by Humayunn Peerzaada
![KNoLr Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/KNoLr.jpg "Tidal Island of the coast of Mumbai, India, with the mosque Haji Ali Dargah")
Tidal Island of the coast of Mumbai, India, with the mosque Haji Ali Dargah-low tide
by Paul Carville
by Paul Carville
![70mYuh Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/70mYuh.jpg "Tidal Island - Le Mont Saint Michel")
Le Mont Saint Michel
This rocky tidal island is located in Normandy, France. It used to connect to the mainland via a narrow natural land bridge only accessible during low tide, but a fortified man-made bridge was built in 1879. Between high and low tides, the water level can vary about 46 feet, so people are cautioned not to take a hazardous walk across the sands to the neighboring coast. by Benh LIEU SONG
This rocky tidal island is located in Normandy, France. It used to connect to the mainland via a narrow natural land bridge only accessible during low tide, but a fortified man-made bridge was built in 1879. Between high and low tides, the water level can vary about 46 feet, so people are cautioned not to take a hazardous walk across the sands to the neighboring coast. by Benh LIEU SONG
![xcXdU Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/xcXdU.jpg "Tidal Island - Le Mont Saint Michel")
![z5nF4 Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/z5nF4.jpg "Tidal Island - Le Mont Saint Michel")
![DuFpx Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/DuFpx.jpg "Castle Stalker, Scotland")
Castle Stalker, Scotland
Few castles look lonelier than Castle Stalker at high tide. Castle Stalker — pronounced “stall-ker” — sits on what is usually a tiny island in western Scotland, although at low tide the water recedes enough that you might be able to wade over from the mainland. Castle Stalker may be one of the most-seen in the world, at least on screen: The 14th-century castle starred in “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” appearing in the final scene as Castle Auuggh. by edfinn
Few castles look lonelier than Castle Stalker at high tide. Castle Stalker — pronounced “stall-ker” — sits on what is usually a tiny island in western Scotland, although at low tide the water recedes enough that you might be able to wade over from the mainland. Castle Stalker may be one of the most-seen in the world, at least on screen: The 14th-century castle starred in “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” appearing in the final scene as Castle Auuggh. by edfinn
![2hxyz Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/2hxyz.jpg "Castle Stalker, Scotland")
![D6xfU Tidal Islands: Heaven or Hell? [31 Pics]](http://i.imgur.com/D6xfU.jpg "Castle Stalker, Scotland")
Great pictures again!
What camera/lens was used to take picture # 21?
Omg it’s amazing !!!
very nic