Alnmouth Beach – Alnmouth Village and Estuary loop from Alnmouth

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Alnmouth Beach – Alnmouth Village and Estuary loop from Alnmouth

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Alnmouth Beach – Alnmouth Village and Estuary loop from Alnmouth

01:44

6.60km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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307 m

Alnmouth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Alnmouth Beach is a wide expanse of sand sitting at the mouth of the River Aln. The quiet beach is a picturesque spot to enjoy the calm sea and golden …

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1.23 km

Alnmouth Village

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

1.41 km

Alnmouth Village and Estuary

Highlight • Settlement

Alnmouth is a pretty coastal village on the River Aln estuary that is known for its brightly painted houses, gorgeous golden beach and proximity to abundant wildlife. You find plenty …

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1.58 km

Ferryman’s Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great little place to stumble across - was surprised how busy this was with locals milling around, having a chat etc.

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2.08 km

Beach Access Ramp, Northumberland Coast

Highlight • Rest Area

3.33 km

Marden Rocks

Highlight • Natural

Marden Rocks are a series of sandstone rocks located on the Northumberland coast, between Alnmouth and Boulmer.

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3.99 km

Fluke Hole

Highlight • Natural

Possibly named after the flat fish, fluke or common flounder. Popular spot with beach anglers.

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6.47 km

Alnmouth Boathouses

Highlight • Structure

The Boathouses were used to store and maintain lifeboats and other small boats. The larger boathouse was built in 1864 for Alnmouth's first Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat, John …

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6.60 km

End point

Parking

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