Bamburgh Castle Beach

Seahouses, Northumberland

Sandy beaches, a few rocks, large sand dunes and beautiful views towards Farne Islands. Bamburgh lies on the Northumberland coast in an area of Oustanding Natural Beauty.

Beach Type

sand

Facilities

Cafes/restaurant
Toilets and disabled toilets situated at the castle

Activities

Swimming
Fishing
Surfing
Wind surfing

Nature and Wildlife

Coastal walks. Seals seen. dolphins occassionally. eider ducks. curlews. oyster catchers and wading birds.

Parking

Parking available in 2 areas - charges apply. space for 100 cars approximately.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

Litter collected every week by contractor. Litter bins present but none in the car park.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed and dog bins are provided.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Seahouses
County: Northumberland
Latitude/Longitude: 55.611, -1.70629
Postcode: NE69 7DF
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Easy access from A1. and well signposted.

Public Transport

Almouth station. Berwick station.

Nearest Railway Stations

Chathill (Approx. 5 miles away)

Tourist Information

Tourist Office Open All Year 106 Marygate. Berwick (tel: 01289 330733) email: tourism@berwickupontweed.gov.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Seahouses

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