Beach Type

sand and rocks

Facilities

Toilets

Activities

Swimming
Surfing and windsurfing

Nature and Wildlife

There are coastal walks from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle and Beadnell. There is a cycle route through Newton Haven. It is a popular area with bird watchers as the Newton Pool Nature Reserve (this has some disabled access) is nearby. The whole area has

Parking

Car parking is available for 40 cars. half mile away from the beach.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

Dog and litter bins are provided.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Alnwick
County: Northumberland
Latitude/Longitude: 55.5136, -1.61358
Postcode: NE66 3HJ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

From the main road via High Newton follow signs to the beach. The car park is about 500m from the beach.

Public Transport

Alnmouth train station is situated 12 miles away. a bus route runs through Low Newton.

Nearest Railway Stations

Chathill (Approx. 4 miles away)
Alnmouth (Approx. 9 miles away)

Tourist Information

Seahouses Tourist Information Centre Seafield Rd Car Park Seahouses Northumberland NE66 1TN Tel: 01665 510665

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Alnwick