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About Northumberland

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Northumberland attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Blyth

Blyth

10 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for water jumping
Old Hartley

Old Hartley

9 beaches
Cliffs • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Bamburgh

Bamburgh

4 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Cambois

Cambois

4 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Surfing • Camping
Embleton

Embleton

6 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Low Newton-by-the-Sea

Low Newton-by-the-Sea

6 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Benthall

Benthall

6 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Seahouses

Seahouses

6 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Newbiggin by the Sea

Newbiggin by the Sea

5 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Surfing
Newton Link House

Newton Link House

5 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Hauxley

Hauxley

6 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Druridge

Druridge

5 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Spittal

Spittal

3 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Camping
Alnmouth

Alnmouth

5 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Boulmer

Boulmer

7 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Warkworth

Warkworth

6 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
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Northumberland Best beaches

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Amble Beach
Amble Beach
Amble Beach
Good for Relax

Amble Beach

Amble 0.6 km
Pleasant
6.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
2.7 Amenities index
Little Haven beach
Little Haven beach
Little Haven beach
Good for Relax

Little Haven beach

Old Hartley 8.6 km
Pleasant
6.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
3.2 Amenities index
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Popular types of Northumberland beaches

Fine sand
Fine sand
Rocks
Rocks
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 25 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Northumberland.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Northumberland

Cresswell Beach

Cresswell Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Cresswell 0.7 km
Beadnell Bay beach

Beadnell Bay beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Benthall 0.2 km
Northumberland Coast

Northumberland Coast
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Newton Link House 0.2 km
Blyth beach

Blyth beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Blyth 2.1 km
Alnmouth beach

Alnmouth beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Alnmouth 0.4 km
Bamburgh Beach
Bamburgh beach

Bamburgh Beach
7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Bamburgh 0.7 km
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Sandy beaches in Northumberland

Cullercoats Beach

Cullercoats Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Old Hartley 5.5 km
Whitley Bay beach

Whitley Bay beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Old Hartley 2.8 km
Sandhaven beach

Sandhaven beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Old Hartley 9.2 km
Spittal beach

Spittal beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Spittal 0.2 km
Longhoughton beach

Longhoughton beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Boulmer 1.5 km
Embleton Bay beach

Embleton Bay beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Embleton 1.9 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in Northumberland

Long Sands beach

Long Sands beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United Kingdom, Old Hartley 6.1 km
Warkworth beach

Warkworth beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Warkworth 1.1 km
North Sunderland beach

North Sunderland beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Seahouses 1.1 km
Newbiggin beach

Newbiggin beach
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Newbiggin by the Sea 0.4 km
Druridge Bay beach

Druridge Bay beach
6.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Druridge 0.5 km
Low Newton beach

Low Newton beach
6.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Low Newton-by-the-Sea 0.2 km
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Long beaches in Northumberland

Magdalene Fields Beach

Magdalene Fields Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Berwick-upon-Tweed 0.7 km
Marsden beach

Marsden beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Old Hartley 12.4 km
Spittal Beach

Spittal Beach
6.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Berwick-upon-Tweed 0.7 km
Cambois beach

Cambois beach
6.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Cambois 1 km
Low Hauxley beach

Low Hauxley beach
6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Hauxley 0.8 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Northumberland, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 23 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 24 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Northumberland is less than 500 meters. 25 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Northumberland however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Northumberland's beaches

Amble Beach
10 Gemma Anderson

This beach is absolutely fantastic! It is clean, friendly, and offers a lovely walking experience.

Little Haven beach
10 Lila Stone

This beach is absolutely delightful with its soft sand and the best part is that it's open to dogs year-round. My family and I, along with our furry friend, adore visiting this spot throughout the year. It's conveniently located just a brief stroll away from the amusement park and playground, which are a hit with the kids, and it's a great way to keep our dog entertained as well. It's a win-win situation for everyone!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 16.6°C and water up to 15.3°C in August. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 6.7°C and water to 6.9°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Northumberland? In total there are 25 beaches and the most popular is Cullercoats Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Northumberland

Amble Beach

Amble Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Amble 0.6 km
Little Haven beach

Little Haven beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Old Hartley 8.6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Northumberland?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Northumberland, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 25 beaches in total, of which about 2 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Northumberland:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Northumberland?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Northumberland, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Northumberland?

Most of the beaches located in Northumberland are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Northumberland by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Northumberland:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Northumberland?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Northumberland?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Northumberland by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Northumberland are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Northumberland according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Northumberland?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Northumberland?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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