Seahouses to Beadnell Walk

3.1 miles (5 km)

This popular walk runs between this two lovely villages in the Northumberland Coast AONB. It's about a 3 mile walk along a section of the Northumberland Coast Path, so 6 miles there and back.... The route takes place on a fairly flat section of the St Oswald's Way long distance trail. There's pretty harbours, lovely beaches and lots of wildlife to look out for on the way.Seahouses is a working fishing port, which also serves the tourist trade, being the embarkation point for visits to the Farne Islands.
Walk Report September 29th 2026 by Brian Daniels:
We arrived in Seahouses on a lovely early autumn day and parked at the Harbour Car Park near the seafront. From the harbour we picked up the coastal path and soon had the sea beside us, with the fishing boats and activity around Seahouses gradually giving way to quieter stretches of coast. The weather was bright and settled, although there was still a noticeable breeze coming in from the North Sea. The walk follows a fairly flat section of the Northumberland Coast Path and St Oswald's Way, making it an easy route to settle into. We passed North Sunderland Point before continuing towards the golf course and Annstead Burn, with the landscape becoming more open as we left Seahouses behind. I particularly liked this section as the path feels properly coastal without being too demanding. We then reached Annstead Beach, where the route runs alongside the sand dunes and open beach. There was plenty of marram grass and other coastal vegetation around the dunes, and I was thrilled to see an oystercatcher feeding along the shoreline. The beach and surrounding dunes gave us a good opportunity to slow down and take in the views before continuing towards Beadnell.
As we approached Beadnell, the character of the walk changed again. Beadnell Bay has a wonderfully long sweep of golden sand backed by dunes, and it was easy to see why it is such a popular spot for walking and spending time by the sea. There are plenty of little sheltered areas around the beach, while the wide expanse of sand makes it particularly attractive when the tide is out. We also noticed people enjoying the water, with paddleboards and kayaks being used in the bay.
We continued through Beadnell towards the harbour, where there is a lovely view back across the curve of the bay. The harbour is small and peaceful, with a handful of fishing boats and attractive cottages around the entrance. One of the things I hadn't appreciated before visiting was that Beadnell has the only west-facing harbour on the east coast of England, which gives it a rather unusual character. The historic lime kilns beside the harbour were another interesting stop. They date from the eighteenth century and stretch along one side of the harbour, with information boards explaining their history. I thought they were particularly atmospheric against the sandy beach and sea, and it was worth spending a few minutes looking around rather than simply passing through.
For us, the walk from Seahouses to Beadnell was a lovely way to experience this section of the Northumberland coast without having to tackle anything particularly strenuous. The combination of Seahouses Harbour, Annstead Beach, the long sweep of Beadnell Bay and the historic harbour and lime kilns gave the walk plenty of variety, while the mostly level coastal path made it an enjoyable outing.
To extend the route you can continue on the Beadnell to Low Newton Walk. This includes a visit to the National Trust owned Newton Pool Nature Reserve.
Head north along the St Oswalds Way and you can visit the dramatic Bamburgh Castle on the Seahouses to Bamburgh Walk.