Soak up the natural beauty of the Northumberland Coast National Landscape by walking, cycling, stargazing, wildlife watching and more.
For tourism, accommodation and travel enquiries, head to Visit Northumberland, where you can also find information about accessibility.
Cycling is a brilliant way to take in the coastal views, towns, villages and settlements.
There is a wide variety of wildlife species which live in this landscape.
Riding a horse along this stunning coastline is an exhilarating experience. Please do not ride on public footpaths without the landowners’ permission. Contact us for further guidance and information.
Enjoy a selection of watersports in the Northumberland Coast National Landscape. Please contact us for more information about launching motorised craft.
With its clear, dark skies, this protected landscape is excellent for stargazing.
The wide, sandy beaches in the Northumberland Coast National Landscape provide a brilliant place to walk your dog. This protected landscape has a natural beauty for all to enjoy and benefit from.
Please always be aware of other people and ensure your dog remains under control. Dogs on the coast can cause disturbance to wildlife, livestock and other beach visitors. Always follow signage and put your dog on a lead around livestock.
Birds scare easily. Flying away from people and dogs who get too close can affect their breeding rituals, take up the energy they need to stay fit and healthy and even reduce their chance of survival. Please give them space to help us protect them. It is important to note that there is a seasonal restriction for breeding shorebirds in the middle of Beadnell Bay during the summer months. Please observe signs and put your dog on a lead before you reach the site.
Are you a dog owner and keen to help protect the Northumberland Coast? Space for Shorebirds has a dog ranger scheme, which you can sign up to. Your dog will be asked to take a pledge to never chase the birds, give birds space of 50 metres, keep to the main path and follow signage and requests.
Always clean up after your dog and leave no litter.
If you're concerned about a stranded seal or other marine animal on the beach, keep away and do not intervene yourself, unless you are a trained marine mammal medic. You can report it to the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR). Alternatively, call the coastal warden for advice on 07932 440838 or visit these pages for more information:
The Conservation Team is a volunteer initiative carrying out vital tasks.
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Find out more about Defra programme, Farming in Protected Landscapes.
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The Northumberland Coast Path is a 60-mile linear route along the coastline from Cresswell in the south to Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north, which can be separated into six stages.
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