Northumberland Coast and Castles

Sunday 5 October 2014

Once again we were visiting some friends in Newcastle and having made the long journey up north, we decided to explore some new places too. Last time we walked in the Yorkshire Dales, this trip we decided to visit the Northumberland coastline. I've seen a lot of beautiful photos of the area, as it often features in photography magazines, so it was good to explore it for myself.

Initially the weather wasn't so kind. No hint of a sunset on Friday evening, then plently of rain on Saturday morning, so we visited Banburgh Castle - its magnificent state rooms providing welcome shelter. With brightening weather and the tides low, we crossed the tidal causeway to Holy Island and Lindisfarne castle, for a little wander around this pleasant island. Sunday was brighter still and we enjoyed a seven mile walk along the coast, from Beadnell to Craster, making use of the bus (number X18) to make a linear walk. Right from near the start the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle are visible, becoming ever more imposing. What an impression it must have made at the height of its power. A delightful way to spend the weekend!

Dusk from the dunes at Bamburgh

Dusk from the dunes at Bamburgh

Bamburgh Castle at night

Bamburgh Castle at night

Cannon at Banburgh Castle

Cannon at Banburgh Castle

Reflecting on the past, Bamburgh Castle

Reflecting on the past, Bamburgh Castle

Sheltered from the rain, Bamburgh Castle

Sheltered from the rain, Bamburgh Castle

Boats, rain and sun. Holy Island

Boats, rain and sun. Holy Island

Gertrude Jekyll's Garden at Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island

Gertrude Jekyll's Garden at Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island

Sunset from the tidal causeway to Holy Island

Sunset from the tidal causeway to Holy Island

Geese at sunrise, Budle Bay

Geese at sunrise, Budle Bay

Over the sea to Dunstanburgh Castle

Over the sea to Dunstanburgh Castle

Low Newton-by-the-Sea

Low Newton-by-the-Sea

Dunstanburgh Castle

Dunstanburgh Castle

Fortresses from different ages, Dunstanburgh Castle

Fortresses from different ages, Dunstanburgh Castle

Dunstanburgh Castle

Dunstanburgh Castle

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