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Aerial view of a rocky cove on the County Durham coast, with flat sandstone rocks scattered across a small sandy beach, white waves breaking against the cliffs, vivid green fields running to the cliff edge, and a dramatic cloudy sky over the North Sea
North East

Why visit Easington Beach, County Durham?

Easington Beach takes some finding — a cliffside walk from the village through ancient woodland and coastal paths, past wartime pillboxes and the echoes of a mining heritage that still shapes this corner of Durham. Much of this stretch of coastline is inaccessible by design, which means those who make the effort are rewarded with real solitude and some of the most striking cliff scenery on the north east coast. Here’s what to know before you go.

Wide empty sands at Druridge Bay beach at low tide, with a small group of walkers near the shoreline and a calm blue sea under a clear sky, Northumberland
North East

Why visit Druridge Bay beach?

Druridge Bay is one of Northumberland’s most impressive but least-visited stretches of coastline — wide open sands, a gentle sea perfect for swimming, and enough space to feel truly uncrowded even on a summer weekend. Here’s why it’s worth the effort to find it.

North East

Why visit Alnmouth beach?

Alnmouth beach is situated in the North East of England, in Northumberland, near the market town of Alnwick, and the neighbouring beach of Warkworth. Although the beach is not recommended for swimmers, for walkers and beach lovers it is a stunning beach with a variety of pubs and restaurants and cafes to enjoy nearby, and …