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Northumberland Beaches

Northumberland Beaches

If you love the great outdoors, then Northumberland’s beaches are the perfect destination for you. From walking and cycling, to birdwatching and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Find your favourite Northumberland Beaches

One of England’s most quietly breathtaking destinations. The Northumberland Coast is a place of wide skies and whispering dunes, where golden sands stretch for miles and ancient castles rise from the edge of the sea. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), this unspoilt coastline runs for around 40 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north to Amble in the south, and still feels wonderfully uncrowded.

Rugged and unspoiled, with glorious sandy beaches brimming with wildlife, and picturesque villages. Enjoy walking, cycling, and birdwatching, as well as exploring historic castles, forts, and other landmarks that dot the coastline.

Northumberland Beaches A-Z

Wander along the Northumberland Coast Path and discover hidden gems like the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle or the tranquil nature reserves teeming with birdlife. Visit Holy Island, play golf, discover remote beaches and find family friendly beachfronts.

Alnmouth Beach

Lovely Alnmouth beach stretches around of the mouth of the River Aln.

Amble Little Shore Beach

Charming Amble Little Shore beach is a a small sandy beach close to the harbour.

Amble Links Beach

Amble Links Beach is a seven-mile sand, rock and shingle beach backed by grassy dunes.

Bamburgh Beach

Bamburgh beach, which starts at Harkness Rocks, leading to Seahouses, is an award-winning golden sandy beach.

Beadnell Bay

Beadnell Bay is a popular holiday destination on the north east coast with a large golden sandy…

Blyth South Beach

Beach Sandy Blythe Beach popular with holiday makers and backed by beach huts.

Boulmer Beach

In the traditional fishing village of Boulmer the unspoilt sandy stretch of beach attracts nature lovers.

Budle Bay

Budle Bay or Warren Mill, just north of Banburgh on the Northumberland coast, is a sandy beach.

Cambois Beach

Cambois Beach is a long sandy beach stretching across the mouth of the Wansbeck estuary.

Cheswick Sands

Cheswick Sands is a vast sandy beach on the Northumberland coast, with stunning views in every direction.

Cocklawburn Beach

Cocklawburn Beach just north of Cheswick Sands on the Northumberland coast is sandy with rocky areas perfect…

Collywell Bay

Collywell Bay Beach on the Northumberland coast.

Craster Beach

Craster beach is actually a rocky coastline backed by grassland. Charming Craster village with its fishing history.

Cresswell Beach

Cresswell Beach is a poplular holday spot backed by holiday parks and is dog friendly all year.

Druridge Bay

Druridge Bay Beach is dog friendly and great for long walks.

Embleton Beach

Embleton Beach is a wide sandy beach between Low Newton and Dunstanburgh Castle, on the Northumberland coast.

Foxton Beach

Just North of Alnmouth you will find lovely Foxton Beach. It is far quieter than Alnmouth, but lovely and secluded.

Greens Haven Beach

Visit Greens Haven Beach in Berwick-upon-Tweed its is dog friendly all year round.

Goswick Sands

Goswick Sands on the Northumberland Coast is a wide expanse of sandy beach, leading to The Holy Island Causeway.

Hauxley Beach

A nature lovers favourite, Hauxley Beach is a sandy beach with the Hauxley nature reserve close by.

Holy Island Coves Haven

Charming Coves Haven on Holy Island (Lindisfarne) is a a quiet sheltered sandy beach.

Holy Island Harbour Beach

Holy Island Harbour Beach is a small beach overlooking the harbour with views to Lindisfarne…

Holy Island Keel Head

Holy Island Keel Head is a lovely beach which is backed by dunes, on the north coast…

Holy Island The Links

Holy Island The Links on Holy Island is a large stretch of sandy beach on the north…

Howdiemont Sands Beach

Howdiemont Sands Beach is a charming beach between Boulmer and Howick on the Northumberland coast.

Little Beach

Just north of the Pier is Little Beach, in Berwick upon Tweed, on the Northumberland Coast.

Longhoughton Steel Beach

At the south side of Howdiemont Sands, Longhoughton Steel Beach is a rural rocky beach backed by dunes, on the Northumberland coast.

Low Newton Beach

Low Newton Beach is a golden sandy beach popular with windsurfers and watersports enthusiasts.

Lynemouth Bay

Visit lovely Lynemouth Bay Beach on the Northumberland coast.

Newbiggin Bay

Newbiggin Bay is wide sweeping sandy beach, ideal for families on a summers day. ‘The Couples Statue’ looks out to sea on the seafront.

Ross Back Sands

Ross Back Sands is an unspoilt sandy beach between Holy Island and Budle Bay.

Seahouses Beach

Seahouses Beach is a wide golden expanse of sand, that sits just below the Golf Club.

Seaton Sluice Beach

Visit Seaton Sluice Beach

Spittal Beach

Spittal Beach, the sandy beach at Spittal runs from the River Tweed to the cliffs at Bears Head.

St Aidans Beach

St Aidans Beach just south of Budle Bay is in a popular seaside resort and fishing spot.

Sugar Sands Beach

Sugar Sands Beach is a small sandy beach between Boulmer and Howick which can be reached on…

Togston Beach

Togston Beach on the Northumberland Coast.

Warkworth Beach

East facing Warkworth Beach on the Northumberland coast is a great spot for long walks with the dogs.

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  • Bamburgh Castle Beach in Northumberland

Castles and Historic Sites

Northumberland boasts an impressive concentration of castles and historic sites along its coastline, including Bamburgh Castle, Dunstanburgh Castle, and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne with its ancient priory ruins.

Sweeping Sandy Beaches

Sweeping Sandy Beaches The Northumberland coast is renowned for its vast stretches of unspoiled, golden sandy beaches. Highlights include the beaches at Embleton, Alnmouth, Beadnell, and Budle Bay, which offer miles of pristine sands backed by dune systems.

Traditional Fishing Villages

Find a hub of activity where traditional fishing villages like Craster and Seahouses thrive, their harbours bustling with the comings and goings of boats. From these coastal towns, one can embark on a journey to the famed Farne Islands, a sanctuary for puffins, seals, and countless seabirds.

Seaside Events

COASTAL EVENTS

Coastal events in Northumberland for your diary

Annual events taking place in 2026.

  • Puffin Festival
  • Lindisfarne Festival
  • Amble Arts
What’s On

More about Northumberland Beaches

The Northumberland Coast Path is part of the North Sea Trail. This path takes you along the coast from Cresswell to Berwick-upon-Tweed. For art lovers take the Amble Sculpture Trail, known as the ‘Bord Waalk’ from Warkworth through Amble to Hauxley.

Dunstanburgh Castle, Warkworth Castle, Alnwick Castle, Alnwick Gardens and Bamburgh Castle are just a few of the local historical sites.

Yes, you can visit the Farne Islands by taking a boat tour from Seahouses Harbour. The tours are usually operated between April and October, and you can see a wide variety of seabirds and other wildlife on the islands.

Enjoy the beautiful Northumberland coast.

Explore other areas near Northumberland

Explore the miles of coastline with popular seaside destinations, coastal walks and water sports. Find more beaches in the northeast coast of England, covering the counties of Durham, East Riding, Yorkshire. Stop off at a beach for the day or walk or cycle the coastal trails.

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