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Alnmouth Beach, situated on the Northumberland coast, is a serene and picturesque destination that offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Alnmouth Beach is a quiet sandy beach set in a wide bay, providing a beautiful rural setting with plenty of opportunities for bird watching along the sand dunes. The beach is located at the mouth of the River Aln, with the river's estuary opening onto the south of the beach.
The village of Alnmouth, situated on the north bank of the River Aln, is a charming collection of elegant red-roofed houses that nearly spills down to the sand. Although the village was once home to an important harbour, the great storm of Christmas Eve, 1806, changed the course of the river, leaving the harbour stranded. Today, the village focuses on the beach, offering a range of activities for visitors.
Visitors to Alnmouth Beach can enjoy a variety of activities, including building sandcastles, horseback riding, and long walks along the shoreline. However, swimming is not generally recommended, particularly towards the estuary mouth on a dropping tide, due to safety concerns. Warning signs are in place to advise against paddling near the river mouth.
The beach, particularly the area to the south of the estuary, offers a wealth of bird and wildlife watching opportunities, with vast expanses of dunes providing a natural habitat for various species. As part of the Northumberland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the scenery at Alnmouth Beach is stunning, with rolling sand dunes and unspoilt views.
Visitors can also enjoy a round of golf at the Alnmouth Village Golf Club, which opened in 1869 and offers breathtaking views, particularly at the 7th tee. The golf club is situated near the beach and provides a unique recreational experience.
Alnmouth Beach is on the North Northumberland Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the Northumberland Coast Path.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 5% |
| Min temp. | 14°C |
| (feels like | 13°C) |
| Wind 9mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 8% |
| Max temp. | 22°C |
| (feels like | 19°C) |
| Wind 9mph |  |
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The tide at Alnmouth Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:49 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:03 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
14°C
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
There is a car park next to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
Beach cleaned weekly.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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The Old School Gallery (0.3 miles)
Fenwick Gallery (2.6 miles)
Warkworth Hermitage (2.8 miles)
Warkworth Castle & Hermitage (2.8 miles)
Amble Harbour Village (3.6 miles)
Puffin Cruises (3.7 miles)
Northside Surf School (3.7 miles)
Artique at The Marina (3.7 miles)
The Village Tearoom Alnmouth (250 yards)
The Red Lion Inn (310 yards)
Bistro 23 (320 yards)
All distances are approximate
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 12 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 9 miles north as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
Location: Alnmouth
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NU248102
Country: England
Local Authority: Northumberland
Parish: Alnmouth
Nearest postcode: NE66 2RZ
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