The beach at Bamburgh is overlooked by the impressive Bamburgh Castle. It is a beautiful beach, if a little chilly at times, and offers over a mile of flat, litter-free sand from the shore to the edge of Bamburgh, when the tide is out. Along the coastline, the beach extends all the way to Seahouses, which is 3 miles away, so it’s great for walkers. As well as views of the castle, you can see out to Lindisfarne and Holy Island, and the Farne Islands. The water is clean but there are no lifeguards and facilities are minimal. Parking is available opposite the castle for a modest fee.