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Druridge Bay is a long, wide bay stretching from Cresswell in the south to Amble in the north. The bay features a shallow beach that is wide at low tide and is backed by extensive dunes, meadows, woodland, and lakes. The southern end of the bay, near Cresswell, is a remote bathing water with a one-kilometre-long designated bathing area. This dune-backed, gently sloping sandy beach can result in a long distance to the sea at low tide.
The beach near Cresswell is used by walkers, watersport enthusiasts, and families, who come to enjoy playing on the wide expanse of golden sand exposed at low tide. A section of flat rocks, known as The Scars, lies just off the beach. The Blackemoor Burn runs into the sea here, attracting some interesting bird life. Visitors can find parking on the coast road heading north out of Cresswell, as well as an ice-cream shop and a café nearby.
Walking south along the beach from Druridge Bay, you arrive at Cresswell Beach, which features pristine sand and stunning dunes. Cresswell is the beginning of the Northumbrian Coastal Route, a 62-mile path that stretches all the way to Berwick on Tweed. The surrounding area is rural and unspoilt, with a café for refreshments and a car park on the beach front. Further south, you can explore Broad Sands Rocks, a smaller and rocky beach backed by a holiday park.
The beaches in the Cresswell area are dog-friendly all year round, making them a great destination for pet owners. The bay also includes a noted, though unofficial, nudist beach, which is privately owned and located between the Northumberland Coast Country Park and the National Trust property.
Cresswell Beach is on the North Northumberland Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the Northumberland Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 82% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 30% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 19mph | |
The tide at Cresswell Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:15 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:33 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Parking available close to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
Viewpoint
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Appletree
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Brian's Cottage
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Spuggies Rest
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Alnside Cottage
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Eastfield
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Queen Elizabeth II Country Park (2.8 miles)
Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway (3.4 miles)
Woodhorn Museum (3.4 miles)
Saint Bartholomew's Church (3.9 miles)
Druridge Bay Country Park (3.9 miles)
The Couple Statue (3.9 miles)
Newbiggin Maritime Centre (3.9 miles)
Stanton Hall Gardens and Nursery (6 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles south as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles south as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles north as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 15 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 15 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
Location: Cresswell
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NZ291939
Coordinates: 55°14'18"N 1°32'34"W
Mapcode: GBR K7NV.RY
What 3 Words: campsites.deployed.bandstand
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 5LA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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