Bamburgh Dunes, Protected coastal dunes in Northumberland, England
The sand dunes stretch over 40 hectares along the Northumberland coast, featuring parallel ridges, hummocks, and seasonally wet hollows near Bamburgh village.
Archaeological excavations in 1998 revealed a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon burial ground called the Bowl Hole within the southeastern section of the dunes.
The dunes maintain traditional grazing practices through a collaboration between Bamburgh Castle Estate, English Nature, and local government organizations.
Visitors can access the dunes through stiles and gates positioned along main paths, while cattle fencing helps preserve the natural environment.
The site harbors over 500 insect species, including 15 rare varieties, and provides habitat for the endangered petalwort plant.
Location: Northumberland
GPS coordinates: 55.60800,-1.70300
Latest update: March 14, 2025 12:03
Bamburgh Castle
526 m
St Aidan's Church, Bamburgh
958 m
Grace Darling Museum
972 m
The Castle Hotel
849 m
The Lord Crewe Arms
698 m
The Post Office
734 m
Windmill At North End Of Bamburgh Castle
652 m
The Village Store
717 m
Churchyard Wall And Gateway East And South Of Church Of St Aidan
913 m
9 And 10, Front Street
829 m
Armstrong House
641 m
Walled Garden At West End Of The Grove
936 m
Farmbuildings Circa 50 Yards North East Of Bamburgh Hall
865 m
Dovecote circa 50 yards south of Armstrong House
651 m
17-22, Front Street
768 m
The Toby Jug Restaurant
687 m
Blacksmiths Forge
892 m
Garden Wall Attached To South Of Number 16 (Bamburgh House)
777 m
12 And 13, Front Street
807 m
Bamburgh House
796 m
Pant And Trough At East End Of The Grove
780 m
7, Radcliffe Road
1 km
1-7, The Wynding
821 m
The Village House
822 m
5, Radcliffe Road
998 m
8, Front Street
837 m
Wynding House
768 m
Bamburgh Hall
904 mReviews
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