Druridge Bay (Northumberland)
This magnificent, seven-mile sweep of beach runs from bustling Amble to peaceful Cresswell, where the Northumberland Coast Path begins.
The bay is a popular place to ride, cycle, walk, paddle and surf. As well as pristine beaches, there are sand dunes and pools to explore, and the 100-acre Ladyburn Lake is fringed by woodland and meadows. Today there is just the sound of the surf and seabirds, but the area has a fascinating and varied past. Restored from an old opencast coal mine, the park has matured into a charming landscape for walks and picnics.
In the 19th century, coal was mined nearby, and during World War II, Druridge Bay was thought of as a possible landing place for a German invasion. You can still see the anti-tank blocks and pillboxes constructed to defend our shores. A fascinating place to visit for the whole family!
