Northumberland Surfing beaches

The beach guide has 15 surfing beaches listed in Northumberland. Check here for all surfing beaches in the UK

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  1. Bamburgh Castle Beach

  Majestic Bamburgh Castle, once a Norman stronghold towers over the wide expanse of pristine, sandy beach, backed by sand dunes.

  Bamburgh Castle beach is a perfect…
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  2. Cheswick Sands Beach

  Arguably the biggest beach on the Northumberland coast, Cheswick Sands is a great spot for those wanting a bit of space to themselves and will usually oblige in blowing away any cobwebs. The beach here froms one vast continuous expanse…
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  3. Boulmer Beach

  The first thing to know about Boulmer is it is pronounced 'Boomer'. It is a little fishing village situated in the middle of the Northumberland coast and its character has remained pretty much unchanged over the years giving it a timeless…
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  4. Seahouses Beach

  Seahouses lies on the Northumberland coast approximately mid-way between Bamburgh Castle and Beadnell. The town has excellent amenities and is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. The small harbour was built in the late…
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  5. Cresswell Beach

  Set on the southern edge of Druridge Bay is Cresswell beach. The sandy beach here is one of the best on the Northumberland coast. The gently sloping sand is backed by extensive sand dunes and can seem to go on forever at low tide. At this…
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  6. Cocklawburn Beach

  This stunning, sand and rock, beach, backed by grassy dunes, lies on the North Sea coast, between Berwick and the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve.

  The rural beach is within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural…
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  7. Seaton Sluice Beach

  Seaton Sluice is a coastal village at the mouth of the Seaton Burn. It has a small, sleepy harbour and a number of pubs, shops and places to eat. The wide, sandy beach just north of here forms the southern end of a long strip of sand,…
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  8. Warkworth Beach

  Warkworth Beach is less than a mile away from historic Warkworth village, between Birling Carrs and Amble Breakwater. Visitors to the village often miss the beach, but those who make the trip are rewarded with a vast expanse of pristine,…
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  9. Blyth Beach

  Blyth South is a long, wide, golden stretch of sandy beach, backed by a system of sand dunes which are a haven for wildlife and a designated area of Special Nature Conservation. When it comes to activities, visitors are also well catered…
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  10. Spittal Beach

  Spittal lies on the Northumberland coast about half a mile south of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Visitors have been coming here since the 18th century, when Spittal was a popular spa and bathing resort. The predominantly sandy beach is backed by…
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  11. Longhoughton Beach

  Longhoughton (also known as Howdiemont Sands and Burn Mouth) is a lovely remote beach made up of sand, shingle and rocks. At low tide it is wide and predominantly sandy, but much of the sand is covered as the tide comes in. The beach…
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  12. Amble Links Beach

  Amble Links, south of Amble Marina and Harbour is a mostly sandy beach, with some shingle and rocks, backed by cliffs. Behind the beach is Park Leisure Amble Links Holiday Park. The beach is popular with walkers, families and for water…
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  13. Newton Haven Beach

  Newton Haven, about 9 miles from Alnwick, is a vast sand and rock beach that is part of the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

  The beach is in a relatively sheltered bay, making it popular for swimming but…
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  14. Spittal - Quay Beach

  Spittal Quay lies close to the mouth of the River Tweed, immediately below Berwick-upon-Tweed. The predominantly sandy, estuary beach is backed by a grassy area and a RNLI lifeboat station can be found immediately to the west. The closest…
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  15. Sugar Sands Beach

  The name Sugar Sands sets expectations pretty high for this secluded, sandy beach - the good news is you won't be disappointed. Whilst the sand isn't actually made of sugar, it is crunchy and a beautiful pale-golden colour.

  The…