We are starting today by heading a few miles north back in to Scotland (they can’t keep us away). We will then spend most of the day continuing our drive back in England, along the Northumberland coast before ending the day in Newcastle.
Photo of the day
The Tour of Britain Cycle Race arriving in Bamburgh.
St Abbs
Starting our day just north of the Scottish border at the quiet fishing village of St Abbs.Rocky views past St Abbs Harbour.
English & Scottish border
Crossing the border back into England.
Berwick-upon-Tweed
The Royal Border Bridge spanning the River Tweed. The railway viaduct was opened by Queen Victoria in 1850.I remember these parking discs as a kid, and didn’t realise they were still in use.The simple but neat lighthouse at the end of the Berwick-upon-Tweed breakwater.
Lindisfarne
Crossing over the causeway to Lindisfarne (AKA The Holy Island).We better be quick, in fifteen minutes the tide is coming in, and we won’t be able to get back to the mainland until the evening.In case you get stranded as the tide returns, there’s a handy refuge hut to escape the rising tides. Your car might get a bit wet though.
Tour of Britain Cycle Race (coming into Bamburgh)
As we drove along the country lanes towards Bamburgh we suddenly found ourselves on the Tour of Britain Cyle Race route. A complete surprise. Perfect timing.So we parked up on the verge, a few minutes later the police and race marshals arrived……quickly followed by the ‘Eye in the Sky”…… then the race leaders came charging through….…followed by the main group. Ten minutes later we were back on the road again after this nice little interlude.
Bamburgh Castle
Stunning views over the freshly plowed fields to the huge Bamburgh Castle.And even more impressive close up.
The Farne Islands
Just passed Bamburgh Castle, the view over to The Farne Islands and Inner Farne Lighthouse. The islands are famous for their seals and wide variety of seabirds.
Beadnell Beach
Kite Surfing on Beadnell Beach.
Embleton & Newton Links
Jarno doing some more beach graffiti at the National Trust managed Embleton & Newton Links. In the distance you can also spot Dunstanburgh Castle.Washed away…
Craster
A little bit of colour as rain clouds rolled in over Craster Harbour.Dunstanburgh Castle that we had seen earlier from Embleton & Newton Links. Now viewed from the south, walking across the fields from Craster. A bit hazy due to the rain…
Alnwick Castle
The seat of the Duke of Northumberland, at our final castle of the day, Alnwick Castle, just outside the picturesque market town of Alnwick.
Amble Beach
The tiny Coquet Island and its lighthouse viewed from Amble Beach.
Low Hauxley
Low Hauxley Beach. Just a bit further along the beach a two-hundred meter long ancient forest has been uncovered by the sea cutting through the sand dunes.
Blyth
An interestingly arty and industrial coastline as the light faded passing through Blyth.
St Mary’s Lighthouse
St Mary’s Lighthouse across another causeway, at Whitley Bay.
Tynemouth
Ending the day with delicious fish tacos on the beach at Riley’s Fish Shack. We then headed inland to Newcastle for the night.
