Pictures of Budle Bay
About Budle Bay
Interestingly, in the 13th-century, this gorgeous little bay was the port of Bamborough, and vessels crossed the southern tip to reach warren mill. In more recent times, this mill has been used as a malting house for the production of Barley used by a local brewer.
Budle Bay is a wonderous place, the shallow estuary is almost totally enclosed, and it is used by many species of wildlife as winter roosting territory. Graylag geese, gulls and wildfowl come all the year round, the mud flats here provide good hunting ground for food and to rest or winter.
The wide sweep of this beautiful bay is now a nature reserve and the road above is an ideal vantage point for birdwatchers, as not much separates the road from the bay.
A supreme viewpoint is to be found on the high ground beyond Budle Point, about a mile from Bamborough. It is reached via a footpath that skirts the local golf club.
This is a magical area, disturbed only by the wind and the sea as it lashes against the towering cliffs, where the only other sound is of the screeching gulls above. It is a region, that once visited, touches the soul, and to which you will return again and again.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Budle Bay
| Bamburgh Lighthouse | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Bamburgh Castle | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Lindisfarne Castle | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Farne Lighthouse | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Lindisfarne Abbey | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lindisfarne Priory | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Chillingham Park | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Chillingham Castle | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Dunstanburgh Castle | (10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hulne Park | (12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Ford Castle | (12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Alnwick Castle | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| The Alnwick Garden | (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Guile Point East Lighthouse | (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Etal Castle | (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in Budle BayAll attractions in NorthumberlandComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Budle Bay
Bamburgh, in the county of Northumberland (2.0 miles, 3.1 km, direction E)
Bamburgh, is known as the ancient capital of the Northumbrian coast and it is home to probably the finest Castle in England.
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Holy Island, in the county of Northumberland (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N)
Holy Island lies close to Beal and is reached - tides permitting - by a causeway.
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Lindisfarne, in the county of Northumberland (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction N)
Each day for several hours the beautiful island of Lindisfarne is cut off by the tide from the mainland. Tide permitting it can...
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Beadnell, in the county of Northumberland (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction SE)
On this coast of sheer perfection, amongst timeless coastal villages, lies Beadnell an historic fishing village.
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Wooler, in the county of Northumberland (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SW)
Here in these high upland regions you feel immediately relaxed, at ease and although Wooler bustles with life, it has a timeless quality where you feel a world away from civilisation.
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Craster, in the county of Northumberland (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction SE)
Craster is a quiet and unspoiled fishing village in Northumberland, famous for its Kippers and beautiful cliff scenery
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Ford, in the county of Northumberland (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction W)
Ford lies in an area of great natural beauty. It is in close proximity to the beautiful coastline of Linisfarne and Holy Island and is surrounded by old and pretty villages
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Alnwick, a Historic Market Town in the county of Northumberland (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction S)
Set magnificently in the heart of the beautiful northern countryside is the great castle that has dominated the life and times of Alnwick for centuries.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the county of Northumberland (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction NW)
Standing on an entirely Scottish river, it is no wonder that the most frequently asked question concerning Berwick-upon-Tweed remains, is it Scottish or is it English?
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Kirknewton, in the county of Northumberland (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction W)
Today, this appealing village has become a tourist destination to which travellers and holiday makers are drawn for the dramatic landscape and spectacular views.
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Alnmouth, a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction S)
Alnmouth lies on a coastline famed for its outstanding natural beauty, thus one of its greatest pleasures is found in wandering the coastal paths enjoying uninterrupted sea and coastal views.
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Warkworth, in the county of Northumberland (19.2 miles, 31.0 km, direction S)
Sparkling in high summer and tinged with frosty thin ice in winter, the River Coquet makes its final loop before entering the sea at Amble.
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Coldstream, in the county of Borders (19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction W)
This is a small town where centuries ago warring Scottish and English armies forded the River Tweed.
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Netherton, in the county of Northumberland (19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction SW)
The village of Netherton nestles in the wild countryside beneath the southern slopes of the Cheviot Hills on the fringe of the Northumberland National Park.
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Burnmouth, in the county of Borders (20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction NW)
The delights of Burnmouth belong to when it was a simple fishing harbour where the villagers depended upon the gifts from the sea for their livelihood.
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All towns in NorthumberlandComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Chathill Station | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction SE) |
| Berwick-upon-Tweed Station | (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction NW) |
| Newcastle International Airport | (39.7 miles, 63.9 km, direction S) |
| New Bridge Street | (44.2 miles, 71.1 km, direction S) |
| A1(M) Junction 65 | (49.2 miles, 79.2 km, direction S) |
| Edinburgh Airport | (66.0 miles, 106.2 km, direction W) |
| Budle Bay to London | (291.4 miles, 468.8 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Budle Bay
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Budle Bay center |
| The Victoria Hotel | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction E) |
| Ryecroft Hotel | (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction W) |
| Tankerville Arms Hotel | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction W) |
| The Masons Arms | (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction S) |
| White Swan Hotel | (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction S) |
| Kings Arms Hotel | (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NW) |
| Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel | (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction NW) |
| Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel | (17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction W) |
| The Sun Hotel | (19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction S) |
| The Wheatsheaf Restaurant With Rooms | (21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction W) |
| All hotels in Budle Bay |
