r/Northumberland

I was up in Bamburgh last week and went out for a sunrise run along the beach. The light was amazing and the castle looked incredible in the early morning glow.

I filmed the run as a POV because it was such a beautiful moment, and I thought some of you might enjoy seeing the coastline and the village from that perspective.

Here’s the full run if you fancy a look:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP9yZTgocKk

It was only my second time visiting Bamburgh, but I absolutely love it, easily one of the most stunning places I’ve run in the UK.

Bamburgh Castle

Being of limited mobility I am always on the look out for lovely spots that have a combination of benches or picnic tables, lovely views and car parking close by.

Suggestions welcome for any spots like this on the Northumbrian coast or a bit inland, please

Even better if they are decent bird watching spots ...also including accessible bird hides

Thanks in advance

Hunkered down in the house all day yesterday, with the weather awful. Got out for an early morning walk today. Hello sunshine!

Seghill, Burradon, Killingworth area, North East England.

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I'm planning on visiting Kielder Forest and have heard about the Kielder Forest Drive. I've read mixed reviews about what it's like to drive. For those who have driven it recently, was it manageable in a non-4x4, please? (I have a Ford C-Max). Thank you!

Planning a week up in the beautiful North and am looking for recommendations. if you had to pick

one good 5hr or so hike

one castle

one town

one other

what would you pick?

Planning to stay as close as possible to Kielder.

thank you.

Anyone know any garden centre that carries pre-formed ponds in or near Northumberland?

The usual suspects (B&Q, Dobbies) don't carry them instore or for collection, it's home delivery only or not at all, and it's something I want to see first before buying.

Happy to travel, drive, collect etc. as long as I can see and measure before I buy.