'It's a coastline ravaged by nature and steeped in history, there's a story round every single corner ...you're not just looking at a view, you're standing in the footsteps of kings, and all on one of the most dramatic coastlines nature has to offer.'

Janet Street Porter, Britain's Favourite View, ITV1

Northumberland abounds with wildlife, with more than 60 nature reserves throughout the county and unspoilt coast and countryside providing a haven for rare and unusual animals and plantlife.

WALKING IN BAMBURGH

Bamburgh is reasonably well served by a network of public rights of way.  There are 10.55 km of public footpath, 3.35 km of public bridleway and 1.06 km of unclassified road.  The two main bridleways are from the end of the Wynding to Budle and from the B1341 near Dukesfield to Humbleton Hill.  A short bridleway links Kiln Point with the road. There is a rich network of footpaths - both in the village and surrounding countryside.  None of these just happened - each one represents an indelible footprint made by previous generations as they went about their everyday lives.  Many of them continue to be enjoyed by both residents and visitors, and we have a duty to preserve them as part of our local heritage.

Local Walks

BAMBURGH TO SEAHOUSES  You can walk along the coast from Bamburgh to Seahouses it is approximately 3 miles so you may want to catch a bus back or make a day of it!

SHORT CIRCULAR WALK  The quickest way to the beach is at the far side of the cricket field down past the corner of the castle you can walk along the coast and back or when the tide is out you can walk north along the beach until you come to a painted animal on the rocks (stags rock) from here you can walk up the dunes and back along the golf course road (The Wynding) which is usually quiet and offers beautiful views on a sunny day.

Tennis

BAMBURGH PARISH COUNCIL
TENNIS COURTS

HIRE OF COURT £5-00 per hour

KEY DEPOSIT (refunded on return of key) £5-00

Book the court at the Reception of the Victoria Hotel. When you have finished playing, please lower the net, tidy up, lock the court and return the key to the Victoria Hotel. The Parish Council or their representative, reserve the right to bar anyone from the court who misuses it in anyway.

ENJOY YOUR GAME

Bamburgh Parish Council

Cricket

The long tradition of cricket was interrupted for several years prior to 2004 when several friendlies matches were successfully staged in the latter half of the season.

Work was carried out on the square during the autumn of 2004 and then spring of 2005 before we staged a series of friendlies throughout the summers of 2005, 2006 and 2007. In 2006 a 1926 Barford and Perkins roller was acquired from Benwell Hill Cricket Club.

Early in 2008, a new committee was formed, the members of which are working to obtain awards and grants in order to purchase new equipment including grass cutting machinery, new storage facilities and pest control measures to reduce damage done to the playing field and to the Castle Green in general.

A brand new wicket was constructed at the end of the 2008 season.

If you are visiting Bamburgh during the summer of 2009 and would be interested in playing please contact:

Eric Nicholson: (01668) 214626 (Home) or (01661) 867750 (Office)
Billy Wright:  (01665) 720618

or email s.a.a.robinson@hotmail.co.uk

Preferably 2 or 3 weeks in advance and we will try to fit you in

If you would like to join the Cricket Club as a playing member, a vice president or assist us by becoming a friend of the Club for the small fee of £20 please send details to:

The Treasurer, W. Wright,
Bamburgh Castle Cricket Club,
24 Southfield Avenue,
Seahouses,
Northumberland,
NE68 7YT

Visit their own website www.bamburghcricket.co.uk

Football

Bamburgh Castle Football Club Take part in the North Northumberland Football League, at over 100 years old it is one of the longest established amateur leagues in the country.

The league consists of teams from between the rivers Tweed and Wansbeck playing on a Saturday, with a 2pm kick-off.

Teams compete in the Northumberland FA Minor Cup and the League also runs six cup competitions; The Bilclough Cup, The Sanderson Cup, The Anderson Cup, The Runciman Cup, The Robson Cup and the Lancaster / Laidler Cup.

For more information about the North Nothumberland Football League visit their website www.nnleague.co.uk

Cycling in Northumberland

Northumberland is fast becoming one of Europe's most popular cycling destinations, and it's easy to see why. As well as having the cleanest air and the lowest population density in England, Northumberland boasts a large number of safe, signed routes through some truly beautiful landscapes.
For those with a young family, gentle day rides along traffic-free paths and country lanes can be found throughout the region.

Horse Riding

Northumberland provides excellent horse riding terrain for all abilities, with miles of quiet country lanes, bridleways and open countryside.

The Northumberland coast offers classic cantering along miles of golden sands in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with Bamburgh Castle and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne as a stunning backdrop. And don't forget there's trail after trail to be enjoyed along quiet country lanes, and the bridleway network that links towns and villages throughout Northumberland.

Members range from experienced players to complete beginners and it is club's objective to cater for all standards of play. The club provides coaching and mentoring for less experienced players. For beginners, equipment can be provided free-of-charge. Anyone who wants to know more can contact 0131 336 2585 or http://www.bamburghcroquetclub.org.uk
 

Bamburgh Croquet Club members (from left) Ian Wilkinson,Kieth Whitfield, Seonaidh Edgar, Jamie Edgar, Jane Morgan, Steve Newman and John Woodman celebrate being made Active Berwick's Club of the fortnight before settling down to play at the club's lawns beneath Bamburgh Castle.

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