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    The sandy beach at Embleton Bay with Dunstanburgh Castle in the distance
    © NTPL / Joe Cornish
    Embleton and Newton Links
    On the Northumberland Coast, north east of Alnwick
    Nature reserve  Iconic views or viewpoints  Coast  1963 
    Breathtaking stretch of silver sands surrounded by wildlife-rich dunes, rocky shores and headlands.
     
    • Quiet beaches for walks, sandcastles and surfing
    • Wildlife haven for seabirds, shorebirds and wildfowl
    • All-ability path to an easy access bird-viewing hide
    • Long history of fishing, farming and military defence
    • Newton Point coastal lookout holiday cottage with far-reaching views

    What's new this year
    Find out more about the local history and wildlife at our visitor information point in the square.
     
     
    Low Newton Square
    The pub at Newton Square next to Embleton Sands © Northumberland Coast AONB
    An 18th-century fishing hamlet, with cream-washed cottages and an historic pub set around a pretty village green. NU240244
    Newton Haven
    Natural rock harbour and beach, sheltered from the tides by an offshore reef. An excellent spot for marine wildlife and feeding shorebirds. NU242244
    		 Newton Haven at the north end of Embleton Bay
    Newton Pool
    Newton Pool lagoon nature reserve behind the sand dunes at Embleton Bay
    Freshwater lagoon nature reserve just 80 metres from the shore. Attracts a variety of wildlife to its scrub woodland, fen and open water habitats. NU241241
    Newton Point
    A short walk through organic meadows along the shore to Newton Point gives fantastic views out to sea and the Farne Islands on a clear day. NU245252
    		 A National Trust omega sign at Newton Point at sunset
    Embleton Bay
    Couple lying on beach at Embleton Sands in Northumberland
    With the backdrop of Dunstanburgh Castle, this fine sandy beach is one of the most spectacular in England. It's popular for paddling and gives some good surf conditions. NU243231

    Contact details
    Coastal Wardens' Office
    The Square
    Low Newton-by-the-Sea
    Northumberland NE66 3EL

    01665 576117 (General enquiries)

    Email: northumberlandcoast@nationaltrust.org.uk


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