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Druridge Bay South Beach

Northumberland, England


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Druridge Bay South Beach, located in Northumberland, is a long, wide sandy bay that stretches from Amble in the north to Cresswell in the south, offering a diverse range of coastal experiences.

Druridge Bay South Beach is a privately owned, long, wide sandy bay that stretches from Amble in the north to Cresswell in the south. The beach is noted for its unofficial nudist section, situated between the Northumberland Coast Country Park and the National Trust property. The bay is characterised by its shallow waters and extensive dunes, surrounded by meadows, woodland, and lakes.

The southern edge of Druridge Bay is home to Cresswell beach, which boasts one of the best sandy beaches on the Northumberland coast. The gently sloping sand is backed by extensive sand dunes and offers a seemingly endless stretch at low tide. At low tide, a few rocky patches are exposed, providing excellent rockpooling opportunities. Cresswell beach is generally unspoilt and quiet, except during the peak summer months.

Walking south along the beach from Druridge Bay, you arrive at Cresswell beach, which marks the beginning of the Northumbrian Coastal Route, a 62-mile path that stretches to Berwick on Tweed. The surrounding area is rural and unspoilt, with a cafe providing refreshments and a car park on the beach front. Further south along the coast lies Broad Sands Rocks, a smaller, partially rocky beach backed by a holiday park.

The beaches in the Druridge Bay South area are dog-friendly all year round, making them ideal for long walks with your pet. The headland in front of Cresswell features some rocks, particularly at low tide. While the beaches are generally quiet, they offer a range of activities, including rockpooling and walking.

Druridge Bay South Beach is on the North Northumberland Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the Northumberland Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Tuesday 15 September

Tonight
Chance of rain %
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 14mph
Tomorrow (Wednesday)
Chance of rain 54%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 14mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Druridge Bay South Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:40 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:58 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Cresswell

Location type: Village

OS Grid: NZ289940

Coordinates: 55°14'23"N 1°32'44"W

Mapcode: GBR K7NV.5H

What 3 Words: arch.flamenco.jolt

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: England

Local Authority: Northumberland

Parish: Cresswell

Nearest postcode: NE61 5EH

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