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Newbiggin By the Sea Walks

3.48 miles (5.6 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This interesting town in Northumberland has some nice coastal trails along the local beach and bay. There's also an eye catching 13th century church and a noteworthy pub dating back to the 17th century.
This circular walk from the town takes you along Newbiggin Beach and Bay before following a section of the England Coast Path north to the scenic Newbiggin Point, Beacon Point and Newbiggin Moor. On the way you'll also pass the golf course and the Alcan Aluminium Lagoon.
To continue your walking in the immediate area head just a mile west to visit Queen Elizabeth II Country Park. Here you'll find nice footpaths around a pretty lake with woodland, grassland and a miniature railway too.

Postcode

NE64 6EG - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Newbiggin By the Sea OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Newbiggin By the Sea Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Newbiggin By the Sea

Pubs/Cafes

The Coble dates back to the 17th century and includes a large amount of Newcastle United football memorabilia. The friendly pub serves a good selection of ales and is located close to the sea front. You can find them on Bridge Street at postcode NE64 6EG for your sat navs.

Dog Walking

The coastal paths make for a bracing dog walk. The Coble mentioned above is also very dog friendly.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

If you head north to Cresswell you could pick up the epic Northumberland Coast Path. The long distance route takes you to Berwick, passing several historic castles on the way. The opening section runs from Cresswell to Druridge Bay where there's a splendid country park.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Northumberland Walks page.

Photos

Newbiggin bay - geograph.org.uk - 537321

Newbiggin bay and its extensive sands.

Newbiggin Point - Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland - geograph.org.uk - 136970

Newbiggin Point. The town is situated on the Northumberland coast, 15 miles north-east of Newcastle. Here, at Newbiggin Point, stands the ancient church of St. Bartholomew. Although the church we see today is a 1846 rebuild, the original church was built in the 14th century. It is also believed that a small church occupied this site before 1174.

Sea anglers at Newbiggin Point - geograph.org.uk - 1778529

Sea anglers at Newbiggin Point

The coast, north of Newbiggin - geograph.org.uk - 348031

The coast, north of the town. Looking towards Beacon Point. The Aluminium plant at Lynemouth, can be glimpsed in the distance.

Beacon Point Newbiggin-by -the Sea - geograph.org.uk - 1536501

Beacon Point Newbiggin-by -the Sea

Newbiggin Moor - geograph.org.uk - 573636

Newbiggin Moor. This rough grassland will be a haven for golf balls - the golf course is adjacent.

Ceramic panel on wall of The Coble Inn - geograph.org.uk - 1457019

Ceramic panel on wall of The Coble Inn. One of several ceramic panels on the Newbiggin Art Trail by Peter Seddon of the KEAP Creative group of local artists. It contains a series of symbolic images representing easily recognisable features of the town. A coble is prominent overlooked by a puffin which stands on the Point rocks with a lifebelt to hand. St. Bartholomew’s Church is also prominently represented with the Coble Inn itself and Bertorelli’s Cafe Riviera sign, which has, sadly, now disappeared. The lifeboat station is featured together with simple images representing the Couple, the horseshoe steps and the old breakwater. The whole panel is held together with subtle colours which reflect the outlook of the settlement.

The Coble, Newbiggin by the Sea - geograph.org.uk - 1456996

The Coble. Named for the coble fishing boats characteristic of north-east England. High up on the front, left-hand wall is one of the Newbiggin ceramic panels featured in the art trail. The Coble Inn is one of the oldest public houses in the town. It is in a 17th century building and has been trading as a public house since the early 1800's.

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GPX File

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