Northumberland is well-known for its rich and extensive dune grasslands which harbour a distinctive flora in which Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane's-bill), Astragalus danicus (Purple Milk-vetch), Thalictrum minus (Lesser Meadow-rue) and Rosa spinosissima (Burnet Rose) and several scarce annuals are distinctive components, as are several orchid species. Associated habitats such as salt-marsh and strand-line are also of interest. We aim to spend the Saturday on Low Newton Links, including a visit to the mainland tern colony, and the Sunday on Holy Island (Lindisfarne), remaining on the island while the tide is up. The dune-slacks here have a rich flora with Pyrola rotundifolia (Round-leaved Wintergreen) and huge displays of Epipactis, including E. dunensis (Dune Helleborine). Beginners welcome. We aim to meet at a venue yet to be identified for the evenings of July 4-6.