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Warkworth Beach

Northumberland, England


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Warkworth Beach, situated on the north east coast of Northumberland, is a remote yet accessible beach offering a large expanse of golden sand and an extensive dune system.

Warkworth Beach is a long, gently sloping sandy beach, stretching for one kilometre. The beach is located between Birling Carrs and Amble Breakwater, less than a mile away from the historic village of Warkworth. It boasts a vast expanse of pristine, golden sand, providing ample space for sunbathing, playing beach games, or taking a long walk.

The beach offers good water quality and is home to Northside Surf School, which provides surfing lessons for all levels of ability throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy fine views from the beach, looking northwards towards Alnmouth or across the waters towards Coquet Island, now an RSPB reserve. The beach is dog friendly all year round, making it a great spot for long walks with pets.

The beach can be accessed by a 20-minute walk from Warkworth village or by parking in the car park near Warkworth Golf Club, from which the beach is a shorter walk. The village of Warkworth has many interesting shops and galleries to explore, as well as the spectacular Warkworth Castle, now owned by English Heritage. Visitors can also take a boat trip to Warkworth Hermitage, a 14th-century castle carved into the rocks.

Warkworth Beach is on the North Northumberland Heritage Coast.

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Weather and tides for Tuesday 15 September

Tonight
Chance of rain %
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 13mph
Tomorrow (Wednesday)
Chance of rain 64%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Warkworth Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:43 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:55 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Birling,

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: NU258063

Coordinates: 55°21'2"N 1°35'35"W

Mapcode: GBR K69K.WR

What 3 Words: suspend.schooling.page

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: Warkworth

Nearest postcode: NE65 0SW

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