Activities at Embleton and Newton Links

Looking across the rocks to Dunstanburgh Castle
Walking trail

Craster to Low Newton coastal walk

Embleton and Newton Links, Northumberland

This walk sets foot from the fishing village of Craster, passing the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle and the long sweep of Embleton Sands before reaching Low Newton by the Sea.

  • Moderate
  • 3 hours
  • 7.7 miles (12.35km)
Embleton bay with Dunstanbugh Castle in the distance
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Dog walking

Visiting the Northumberland Coast with your dog

Embleton and Newton Links, Northumberland

There are lots of walking routes on the coast and your dog is welcome to join you.

Newton Pool near Embleton Bay, Northumberland
Walking trail

Newton Pool coastal walk

Embleton and Newton Links, Northumberland

Enjoy a gentle walk alongside the Northumberland coast with plenty of wildlife-spotting opportunities along the way.

  • Easy
  • 30 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Little tern chick at the Long Nanny
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Dog walking, Walking

A new route around the Long Nanny

Embleton and Newton Links, Northumberland

To ensure the safety of the colony we have a diversion in place

Visitors making sandcastles on Embleton beach
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Walking

Things to see and do at Embleton and Newton Links

Embleton and Newton Links, Northumberland

Explore Low Newton Square, an 18th-century fishing hamlet, or scramble across our natural rock harbour and golden beach. Finally enjoy our Newton Pool walk ending at our freshawater lagoon nature reserve.