Miles of White Sandy Beaches

Areas of outstanding Natural Beauty

Sites of Historical Interest

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.

Bamburgh Parent & Toddler Group

Every Wednesday

Bamburgh Pavilion, 10.00am - 11.30pm.

Come and Play!

ROSS BACK SANDS – This is a 3 mile stretch of quiet sandy seashore – part of the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve and can be reached via the B1342 from Bamburgh.  Park on the roadside verge before reaching Ross Farm and walk along the road through the hamlet and then follow the footpath for ¾ of a mile across farmland to the shoreline.  Once on the beach, either turn south for a 1 mile walk to the mouth of Budle Bay or north for a 2 mile beachcombing stroll up two needle shaped stone navigation pillars.

CRASTER TO DUNSTANBURGH – The most popular route to Dunstanburgh Castle follows the shoreline but on a wet or windy day the following walk offers a more sheltered path to this historic landmark.  From the information centre car park cross the road and go through a wicket gate marked by the National Trust signed to Dunstanburgh Heughs.  After passing through an old wooded quarry area, the path leads through a second gate and joins a wider track that travels along below the inland edge of the Heugh, the last mainland stretch of the Great Whin Sill which re-emerges several miles to the north to form the Farne Islands.  Continue on until reaching another wicket gate in a field fence.  Turn right on to a farm track which climbs the Heugh to provide a splendid view of ruined Dunstanburgh.  Turn right through the first of the two adjacent field gates and follow the fence line for 100 yards.  Turn left through the next gate and follow the fence down to join the shoreline path that leads to the castle.