Dog Friendly Walks & Beaches in Northumberland
Everything we've reviewed in Northumberland. Walks, beaches, and everything in between, built for dog owners who don't leave their dogs behind.
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Embleton Bay
NorthumberlandOne of Northumberland's finest beaches: a sweeping arc of golden sand directly below Dunstanburgh Castle ruins, with year-round dog access, outstanding AONB scenery and very few restrictions.
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Alnmouth Beach
NorthumberlandA wide sandy estuary beach at the mouth of the Aln with dunes and year-round access, one of Northumberland's most underrated spots.
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Bamburgh Beach
NorthumberlandVast and dramatic sands beneath iconic Bamburgh Castle, with enough space that even busy days feel manageable.
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Bamburgh Beach
NorthumberlandVast and dramatic sands beneath iconic Bamburgh Castle, with enough space that even busy days feel manageable and year-round access.
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Bamburgh Castle to Budle Bay Coastal Loop
NorthumberlandDog friendly Northumberland coast loop from beneath Bamburgh Castle round Stag Rock to Budle Bay's wading-bird estuary, mostly off-lead with castle views throughout.
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Beadnell Bay
NorthumberlandA beautiful crescent bay with dunes, limekilns and year-round access, one of the most appealing of Northumberland's quieter beaches.
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Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle
NorthumberlandOne of Northumberland's most iconic coastal walks, linking the fishing village of Craster with the atmospheric ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.
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Druridge Bay
NorthumberlandSeven miles of unbroken sand in a bay that remains one of England's least commercialised, with year-round dog access and extraordinary space.
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Embleton Bay
NorthumberlandWide-open, big-sky sand beneath distant views of Dunstanburgh Castle - quieter than the headliner beaches with room to breathe.
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Farne Islands Ferry to Seahouses Coastal Walk
NorthumberlandDog friendly open-beach yomp from the Farne Islands ferry harbour at Seahouses up the dune-backed coast to Bamburgh, loads of off-lead space and year-round dog access.
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Newton-by-the-Sea
NorthumberlandA beautiful, sheltered sandy cove in a tiny National Trust fishing village on the Northumberland coast with year-round dog access, stunning views of Dunstanburgh Castle and the iconic seasonal Ship Inn.
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Simonside Ridge
NorthumberlandA superb ridge walk with panoramic views and high off-lead potential across the open fell; excellent dog-friendly pubs in Rothbury for post-walk refreshment.
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Warkworth Beach
NorthumberlandA wide golden sandy beach at the mouth of the River Coquet near the stunning medieval village of Warkworth, with year-round dog access, no restrictions and excellent off-lead space.
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Alnmouth Coastal Walk
NorthumberlandA brilliant mix of beach, estuary views and slightly higher coastal paths, with the scenery changing quickly between sand, dunes and open headland.
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Alnwick Pastures and River Aln Walk
NorthumberlandDog friendly easy circuit of the Pastures alongside the River Aln beneath Alnwick Castle, fantastic open grass with castle views and great off-lead potential.
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Amble Links Beach
NorthumberlandA sandy beach at the harbour town of Amble with year-round access and views to Coquet Island, popular with locals and walkers.
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Boulmer Beach
NorthumberlandA quiet rockpool beach at the fishing village of Boulmer with year-round access and a very local, undiscovered feel.
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Cragside Estate Circular Walk
NorthumberlandDog friendly Views of Cragside circular through Lord Armstrong's Victorian pleasure ground, leads-only on a National Trust estate of lakes, rhododendrons and rocky ridges.
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Craster Beach
NorthumberlandA small, dog friendly harbour beach in the famous kippers village of Craster, with year-round access and the starting point for the outstanding coastal walk to Dunstanburgh Castle and Embleton Bay.
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Druridge Bay Country Park
NorthumberlandOne of Northumberland's best all-rounders, combining lakeside trails, dunes and a long sandy beach with plenty of flexibility.
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Hareshaw Linn
NorthumberlandA magical woodland walk through a gorge to a dramatic waterfall with good off-lead potential on the wooded path; the gorge requires some care near steep drops.
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Howick Beach
NorthumberlandA beautiful, sheltered sandy beach on the Northumberland Heritage Coast near Howick Hall, with year-round dog access, very few visitors and excellent coastal walking north to Craster.
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Humbleton Hill
NorthumberlandA short but rewarding hill walk with panoramic Cheviot views and high off-lead potential on the open ground; excellent dog-friendly facilities in Wooler.
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Kielder Forest Lakeside Way Section
NorthumberlandEasy lakeside section of the 26-mile Lakeside Way, dog friendly with mostly off-lead potential through quiet forest beside Kielder Water.
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Lindisfarne Island Perimeter Walk
NorthumberlandDog friendly tide-locked perimeter of Holy Island taking in dunes, seal-strewn bays and the silhouette of Lindisfarne Castle, leads-only because of ground-nesting birds.
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Morpeth Riverside and Carlisle Park Walk
NorthumberlandDog friendly easy town circular along the Wansbeck through Carlisle Park into Bluebell Wood, plenty of off-lead grass and good cafe options either end.
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Plessey Woods River Blyth Walk
NorthumberlandDog friendly easy woodland and riverside circuit of Plessey Woods Country Park, 100 acres of meadow and oakwood beside the River Blyth.
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Seahouses North Beach
NorthumberlandThe northern beach at the harbour town of Seahouses with Farne Islands views and year-round access on this quieter stretch.
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Simonside Hills and Lordenshaws Circular
NorthumberlandDog friendly moorland circular over Iron Age rock art and the Simonside ridge, with classic Coquetdale views and big skies.
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Waren Mill Beach
NorthumberlandA quiet, sheltered beach on Budle Bay near Bamburgh with year-round access and good birdwatching in the estuary.
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Windy Gyle
NorthumberlandRemote Cheviot moorland with genuine off-lead freedom and wild, open scenery; the length and altitude demand fitness and good navigation.
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Breamish Valley and Ingram Hill Walk
NorthumberlandDog friendly Cheviot foothills circular from Ingram up Brough Law Iron Age hillfort and back along the River Breamish, leads-only sheep country with huge views.
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Hadrian's Wall: Housesteads to Steel Rigg
NorthumberlandDramatic ridge-top circular along the most photographed stretch of Hadrian's Wall, dog friendly on lead with sheep and ground-nesting birds throughout.
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Hadrian's Wall: Vindolanda to Twice Brewed
NorthumberlandDog friendly figure-of-eight from Vindolanda up to Hadrian's Wall and back via Twice Brewed, mixing Roman history with classic Whin Sill ridge views.
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Harbottle Crags and Drake Stone Walk
NorthumberlandDog friendly Coquetdale circular through pine forest to the Drake Stone and the heather crags above Harbottle Lough, big views and quiet paths.
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College Valley and Hethpool Linn
NorthumberlandA quiet valley walk in a pristine Cheviot setting with no on-route facilities; sheep and deer present so reliable recall is essential.
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Coquetdale: Alwinton to Barrowburn
NorthumberlandDog friendly upper-Coquetdale valley walk from Alwinton along the Coquet to the remote Barrowburn farmhouse cafe, sheep country with big Cheviot views.
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Cresswell Beach
NorthumberlandA quiet, sandy dog friendly beach south of Newbiggin with year-round unrestricted access, backed by historic pele tower ruins and connecting to the vast sands of Druridge Bay to the south.
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Hadrian’s Wall to Sycamore Gap
NorthumberlandOne of the most atmospheric walks along Hadrian's Wall with dramatic crags and excellent facilities; sheep graze the surrounding fields so leads needed on some sections.
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Howick Hall Gardens & Estate
NorthumberlandA sheltered estate walk through woodland paths and wide tracks, with a calmer feel than open beaches and strong year-round options.
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Kielder Water Deadwater Fell Circuit
NorthumberlandTough dog friendly forest-and-fell circuit from Kielder Castle to the 571m summit of Deadwater Fell with huge cross-border views.
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Linhope Spout
NorthumberlandA rewarding walk to Northumberland's tallest waterfall with good water access; sheep in adjacent fields require leads on the approach.
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Longhoughton Steel
NorthumberlandA wild, rocky coastal stretch on the Northumberland Heritage Coast with year-round dog access, excellent for exploring rock pools and adventure rather than conventional beach walking.
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River Coquet Walk at Alwinton
NorthumberlandA pleasant riverside walk in one of Northumberland's most remote valleys with good water access; sheep in the valley require leads on some sections.
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Rothbury to Cragside Estate Walk
NorthumberlandDog friendly walk linking Rothbury village with the Cragside Estate via the Coquet riverside and the back lanes, leads-only across the National Trust estate.
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Seaton Sluice Beach
NorthumberlandA sandy beach adjacent to the historic 17th-century Seaton Sluice harbour on the Northumberland coast, with year-round dog access and excellent walking north toward Blyth or south toward Whitley Bay.
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The Cheviot via Harthope Valley
NorthumberlandA long and demanding climb to the highest Cheviot peak with excellent off-lead potential on the open moorland; the boggy summit plateau requires fitness and resilience.
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Warkworth to Amble Coastal Path
NorthumberlandA relaxed, low-effort walk following the River Coquet as it opens out towards the sea, with castle views and estuary scenery.
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Blyth South Beach
NorthumberlandA wide, open sandy beach south of Blyth Harbour with a partial central ban from 1 May to 30 September between Beachway and the Links Road car park; sections north and south are dog friendly year-round.
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Chew Green Roman Camp Walk
NorthumberlandDog friendly remote Cheviot walk along the Pennine Way to the largest Roman marching camp in Britain, big skies and big sheep country.
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Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Beach
NorthumberlandNewbiggin's restored sandy beach, home to a famous bronze offshore sculpture, with a partial central ban from 1 May to 30 September; the South Beach is dog friendly year-round.