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Northumberland Coast Visitor Guide 2018/19 Northumberland Coast Visitor Guide 2018/19 1958 - 2018 60th Anniversary Ian Cook Ben Wayman Welcome to the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. I hope Front Cover this guide will help you to enjoy your visit and make the most of your time here. The photograph on the front cover was taken by Ben Wayman, a self-taught Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers 39 photographer from Newcastle. It was miles of coast between Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Coquet Estuary. chosen as the winner of our 2017 It contains some of Britain’s most important historic and cultural sites, photographic competition. and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the country. There is solitude on even the sunniest days of summer, contrasting with Ben explained how his shot captured the beauty of the landscape saying: “As thriving villages with pubs and restaurants which serve excellent food. a change from my usual Northumberland woodland or hill walk, I decided to head up the coast. I was familiar with the great sweeping beaches but thought Amidst this striking landscape is the evidence of an area steeped in I’d head to Holy Island/Lindisfarne early to watch the sunrise. Luckily, the history, covering 9,000 years of human activity. It is the home of clouds began to break up and the sun burst through, lighting up the island. Christianity in England and the capital of Anglo-Saxon Northumbria. What better way to begin your day? We are so very lucky to have such a The combination of fertile seas for fishing, flat land for farming and beautiful landscape on our doorstep; if we deserve to have it, then it serves to good access for transport and trade, all combined with strategic be looked after and cherished”. locations for attack and defence, has left a fascinating legacy of historic sites. Explaining why the image caught her eye, judge Jane Coltman, Deputy Images These historic sites are set within the stunning landscape of wide Editor at Johnston Press North of Tyne said, “The winning picture is of an sandy beaches backed by high sand dunes, and punctuated by iconic place in Northumberland and the photographer’s skill combined with rocky outcrops. There are internationally important seabird colonies, the glorious light has produced a superb image”. thousands of birds feeding on the rich mudflats in winter and one of the largest grey seal colonies in Britain. The dunes and whinstone The judges also chose a runner-up and highly commended entry. Several outcrops are a blaze of colour in spring, and large areas of the AONB other photographs that were shortlisted will also feature in this Visitor Guide: receive further protection because of the rarity of their features; even the shallow seas have been designated a European Marine Site Runner-up - Silky Waves at Stag Rock by Valerie Seaward because of their outstanding marine wildlife. Highly commended - Ross Sands by Ben Wayman This year marks the 60th anniversary of the designation of the North Northumberland Coast as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Could one of your photos be on the front cover of next year’s guide? Sixty years is a significant milestone and we’re looking forward Send your images to us by e-mail to [email protected] to organising a number of events over the course of the year so There is some guidance as well as Terms and Conditions on our website: everyone can join in to discover more about our beautiful coast and www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org learn how to look after it for future generations. You can keep up to date with our celebratory events by logging onto our website and Facebook page. @northcoastaonb northumberlandcoastaonb Please enjoy your visit to the AONB - pursue your interests and be challenged by something new! Valerie Seaward Ben Wayman Cllr Jeff Watson Chair of the Northumberland Coast AONB Partnership 2 Northumberland Coast Map Key Northumberland Coast AONB (land/tidal area) Railway (& station) P Public car park i Tourist Information Centre Tourist attraction Recommended beach Northumberland Coast Path Holy Island causeway floods at high tide – check for safe crossing information ©Northumberland County Council OS Licence No. 100049048 (2014) St Abbs Grantshouse Eyemouth A1 Duns Berwick-upon-Tweed ND Northumberland Coldstream TLA Coast AONB SCO Kelso Seahouses Wooler A1 Alnwick Northumberland National Rothbury Amble Park Morpeth Ashington Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Blyth A1 Ponteland Newcastle- upon-Tyne Hexham 3 on the Northumberland Coast The Northumberland coast has been a tourist destination for as long as it has been designated for its natural history. We are all responsible for making sure that tourism does not impact on the natural beauty whilst ensuring that the local economy prospers from the vital income that tourism provides. Here are some of the ways that you can help us do this when you visit the Northumberland coast. Leave the car behind Walking and cycling are the best ways to explore this special place. Page 16 (walking) and Page 18 (cycling) give lots more information about exploring the AONB on foot and by bike. If you need to travel further, why not use the bus? A collection of new journey planners are now available to give visitors all of the information they need to easily explore the area without having to use their car. Each journey planner tells visitors how to get to all of the major attractions and destinations in the area - including which buses to catch from where they are staying, how long the journeys take and information about any connections. The A4 sheets also include some suggested itineraries and information about discounts and tickets. https://goo. gl/WtoBLB There are lots of opportunities for leaving your car behind on visits to the Northumberland Coast. On page 16, there is a ‘car-free walk’ for you to follow. If you do drive, slow down. Driving more slowly and smoothly will help to reduce your fuel consumption and make our villages nicer places to live in and visit. Bringing Stay local, buy local your dog? The Northumberland Coast AONB and surrounding area has a rich array of good local food and drink from oysters to oils, beer to biscuits - the list is The Northumberland coast is a great virtually endless. And by shopping locally and buying local produce you are place for dogs and as such, dog- helping the local rural economy to prosper. You are also reducing the distance walking is a very popular activity. goods need to be transported, thereby reducing CO2 emissions. Dogs can cause disturbance to If you are eating out, look for restaurants and cafes that sell local produce. wildlife, livestock and other beach users. When walking with dogs in Stay green fields with cattle, the advice is to avoid getting between cows and Support businesses that do their bit to look after the environment. Many their calves; to keep your dog under accommodation providers have joined the nationally recognised Green Tourism Business Scheme, which ensures members are independently close and effective control on a lead assessed by a qualified environmental auditor before being awarded a bronze, around cows and sheep, but not to hang onto your dog if you are silver or gold award. threatened by cattle - let it go and allow the dog to run to safety. This offers the best chance of a safe outcome to both you and The three R’s your dog. If you feel threatened by animals protecting their Reduce - The amount of the earth’s resources we need. territory or young, do not run. Move to the edge of the field and, Try not to buy over-packaged goods, take a bag shopping with you and leave the car behind. if possible, find another way round. Reuse - Don’t just bin it. Could someone else make use of it? We have produced some straight-forward guidance for dog- Can other people make use of things you’ve bought for your holiday, like a leaflet or site guide owners who bring their dogs to the coast. If you have brought for instance…even this visitor guide?! your dog, pick up our leaflet from any Tourist Information Office Recycle - Can the materials be made into something new? or download it from www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org For more information on recycling in Northumberland, visit www.northumberland.gov.uk/waste 4 Craster - Open 7 days (April - Oct). Weekends (Nov - Mar) Tel: 01665 576007 Email: [email protected] Seahouses - Open 7 days (April - Oct). Weekends (Nov - Mar) Tel: 01670 625593 Email: [email protected] Alnwick - Open 7 days Tel: 01670 622152 Email: [email protected] Berwick - Open Monday to Saturday Tel: 01670 622155 Email: [email protected] Website: www.visitnorthumberland.com/tourist-information-centres The Tourist Information Centres along the Northumberland coast are an essential first port of call for getting the most from your visit. The welcoming staff will be happy to provide you with the benefit of their Lovely holiday properties sleeping local knowledge, help, advice, free literature, maps and guides to make your visit to our spectacular coast both memorable and enjoyable. 2-6 betwen Bamburgh and the In Seahouses, we can give you an insight to the Farne Islands and Holy Island of Lindisfarne provide information on boat trips and excursions whilst at Craster, the staff can give advice on a range of scenic circular walks. All of our information centres can provide suggested itineraries for days out, Enjoy a peaceful break in public transport details, point you in the direction of great eating and our spacious, warm 4 and drinking experiences, tell you about a superb range of places to stay 5 star holiday cottages in and assist in planning your onward exploration of Northumberland lovely, tranquil and beyond.
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