At the north end of Embleton
Bay the road runs down into Low-Newton- by-the-Sea, a small hamlet that is practically
on the beach. Low Newton provides a pub and a couple of small shops that couldn't
be more conveniently- placed.
Such easy access by car makes this lovely sandy beach a popular choice for those
who enjoy watersports such as wind-surfing and canoeing.
Among the dunes just south of Low Newton is Newton Pool, a freshwater nature reserve
with an observation hide. The reserve was bought by the National Trust in 1972
with grants from the World Wildlife Fund.
Continuing across the dunes (Newton Links) there are private chalets and a golf
club. The beach is particularly sheltered at this point and visible on the headland
across the bay is the ruin of Dunstanburgh Castle. Some people find it romantic,
others say it's eerie, see what you think!
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| The
road down to Low-Newton-by-the-Sea |
| The
ruin of Dunstanburgh Castle, as seen from the beach |
| Dunstanburgh
Castle from the south. The Castle can also be reached from Craster village |
TEXT AND PICTURES
© GEOFF STAFFORD
1998-2001
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