Your guide to Beadnell’s best coast-and-dune walks for dogs
With its sweeping Beadnell Bay sands, Annstead Dunes and easy access to the Northumberland Coast Path, Beadnell offers some of the best dog walks on this glorious stretch of coastline.
Dogs love it for the open space to run, salty sea air, dune-edge sniffing spots, and year-round beach freedom with water to paddle in.
These well-loved routes offer varied terrain, safe off-lead sections and uplifting Northumberland coastline views.
This gentle loop is a favourite for a reason: dogs can sprint along the sandy beach, sniff seaweed banks, and enjoy a splash in shallow water. Start at the main beach car park and walk south along the open sands, backed by rolling dunes where dogs must be on lead if seasonal nesting zones are in place. Cut inland towards the historic lime kilns and Beadnell Harbour, the only west-facing harbour on England’s east coast. Return via quiet village lanes or simply retrace your sandy steps. In winter, expect firmer sand and fewer crowds; in summer, pack extra water and allow time for lazy sea-gazing.
This is one of the best dog walks in Beadnell for varied scenery. Follow the coastal path north, enjoying airy views across Annstead Dunes Nature Reserve, where dogs must remain on a lead if signs request it to protect ground-nesting birds. Drop to the beach for long, free-running sections, or stay on the path for easier access underfoot. As Seahouses nears, the Farne Islands begin to appear offshore, scan for seals or diving seabirds. End at the harbour, where nearby dog-friendly pubs make perfect post-walk stops. If pads are tired, hop on the local bus back to Beadnell.
Read our full article on the Beadnell to Seahouses dog walk.
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Follow the curve of Beadnell Bay south along vast golden sand before crossing the Long Nanny footbridge, where dogs must be kept on lead near protected tern colonies during nesting season. The sweep of Embleton Bay opens ahead, with Dunstanburgh Castle standing bold on the distant headland. Dogs relish the open sand, the scent of driftwood, and the chance to cool off in gentle surf. The route ends in Low Newton-by-the-Sea, a tiny coastal village known for its green and the famously dog-welcoming Ship Inn microbrewery. In windy weather, use the inland dune path for shelter and firmer footing.
Walk through Beadnell’s lime kilns and follow the lane beyond the cottages to Ebb’s Nook. The headland begins only a few minutes from the harbour, so you can make this a quick circuit or spend longer following the path above the rocks. Check the tide first, just to be safe.
A short, uplifting trail from the village centre to the dune crest above Beadnell Bay. Lead is recommended during bird nesting months. An incredible sunrise or last-light stroll with wide sea views and a breezy, invigorating feel for older dogs.
Walk from the harbour around the rocky outcrop at low tide to shallow rock pools. Best for calm conditions and inquisitive dogs that enjoy sea sniffs. Lead advised if other dogs or anglers are nearby.
A gentle inland taste of this long-distance route, beginning near the village and looping across farmland. Expect field-edge footpaths, dogs must be on lead if livestock is present, and big skies across the north coast.
