Budle Bay
sweeping stretches of pristine sand and crumbling castles
Links Road, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7BJ
Visit WebsiteThere’s nowhere in the world quite like the Northumberland Coast, or the ‘Castle Coast’ as it is sometimes called. Sweeping stretches of pristine sand and crumbling castles are the order of the day here, and you can experience the best of it all at Budle Bay. One of Northumberland’s best kept secrets, while you might run into a few other people at Bamburgh or Druridge Bay these days, chances are you’ll have Budle Bay almost entirely to yourself.
- By The Beach
- Children Welcome
- Multiple Dogs Allowed
- Parking
- Rural Walks
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Overview
Park in Bamburgh and admire the impressive castle which towers over the beach here, before making your way north along the coast path for a mile or so to discover this quiet cove which is both beautiful and relatively unfrequented.
Dogs are welcome at Budle Bay year round, and can sprint on the sand or splash in the sea to their heart’s content. While they’re burning off some energy, soak up the sun or gaze across the sea for views of Holy Island on a clear day.
Enjoy a stroll up and down the beach or get your hiking boots on and go for a longer walk: the choice is yours. We’d recommend the circular route starting from Bamburgh and following the coast as far as Waren Mill, before heading inland to cross field tracks to return to the start – you’ll get a wonderful view of Bamburgh Castle as you near the end. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could even tackle the entire 62 mile Northumberland Coast Path!
When you’re finished for the day, head to Bait at Beadnell to grab a bite to eat. This beach café is justifiably popular and is open daily in the summer season, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. And of course, dogs are welcome to join you on the benches outside.
For The Dogs
Pack towels, poop bags and beach toys.
Opening Hours
Daylight hours are recommended, and we suggest checking the tide times before visiting.
Parking
Use the pay & display car park in Bamburgh.
The Area
If you love the beach, you are spoiled for choice in Northumberland. Recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the coastline here is nothing short of spectacular. For huge expanses of sand perfect for zoomies, head to Druridge Bay or Low Newton, or if rock pooling is your thing, there’s nowhere better than the stretch of beach between Beadnell and Seahouses.
