Where sweeping beaches meet ancient fortresses — and every walk feels open, elemental, and full of history.
The Northumberland Coast National Landscape (formerly AONB) is one of England’s most beautiful shoreline regions, stretching from Berwick-upon-Tweed down to Amble. Known for its vast sandy beaches, tidal islands, dramatic dunes, and castle-lined headlands, it offers a unique blend of wild coastal scenery and deeply historic landscapes — perfect for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures.
Walkers can follow long-distance routes like the Northumberland Coast Path and St Oswald’s Way, explore tidal causeways to Holy Island (Lindisfarne), or wander miles of remote dunes at Ross Back Sands and Druridge Bay. With far fewer crowds than other English coasts, this is a place to breathe, slow down, and explore at your own pace.
A 62-mile long-distance trail from Cresswell to Berwick-upon-Tweed, passing castles such as Dunstanburgh and Bamburgh, sweeping beaches, estuaries, dunes, and wildlife-rich coastal reserves.
Walk across the sands at safe tide times or take the road causeway to explore priory ruins, castle viewpoints, serene beaches, and atmospheric saltmarsh.
A 97-mile route linking places associated with Northumbria’s early Christianity. Coastal stretches between Warkworth, Craster, and Bamburgh offer quiet, scenic walking.
An iconic section with huge beaches, castle backdrops, dunes, birdlife, and fishing villages — ideal for relaxed day walks.
One of England’s most dramatic coastal walks, with a medieval fortress rising above black basalt cliffs.
Remote, untouched dunes and wide open shore — perfect for solitude and wildlife watching.
It runs along England’s far northeast coast, from Berwick-upon-Tweed down to Amble, covering some of the most scenic stretches of shoreline in the county of Northumberland.
The Northumberland Coast Path, Holy Island causeway and island loops, Dunstanburgh Castle to Craster or Embleton, Bamburgh to Seahouses, and Ross Back Sands.
Yes — but only at safe tide times. Always check the tide timetable from the local authorities before crossing the sands or causeway.
Spring to early autumn offers ideal walking conditions, but winter brings dramatic seas and quiet beaches. Birdwatching is excellent year-round.
Yes — most coastal paths are flat or gently undulating, with clear waymarking and straightforward navigation.