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National Trust - Embleton and Newton Links

National Trust-managed dunes and links between Embleton and Newton, with a network of coastal paths linking the beaches and Dunstanburgh Castle.

Address:

Embleton, Alnwick, NE66 3EW
Call:
0345 933 5577

Hours:

Always open

Map

About

Embleton and Newton Links is the stretch of National Trust coast between Embleton and Low Newton-by-the-Sea: wide, pale sands, wildlife-rich dunes and the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle on the skyline at the southern end. Embleton Bay was named Beach of the Year by BBC Countryfile Magazine, and it's not hard to see why.

At the northern end sits Low Newton, an 18th-century fishing hamlet with a natural rock harbour and The Ship Inn on its little square. Behind the dunes, Newton Pool Nature Reserve has two bird hides looking out over the water.

Good to know

For a short stroll, the National Trust's Newton Pool walk is a mile-long circular from Low Newton, partly on an all-ability path. For something longer, the Craster to Low Newton coastal walk runs about six miles past Dunstanburgh Castle along mostly flat paths and beach. Parking is in the car park above Low Newton. Dogs are welcome, though signs ask for them to be kept on leads in parts of the reserve.

A Little Note From Heather & Sand

We haven't quite made it here ourselves yet, but it's on our list!

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