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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North East England

Northumberland coast in 5 days

Empty beaches, dramatic castles, and Holy Island.

Northumberland has the emptiest coast in England — long sand bays, dramatic castle silhouettes (Bamburgh, Lindisfarne, Dunstanburgh), and the Farne Islands offshore for puffins. Five days based in Seahouses or Bamburgh gives time for Holy Island (tide-restricted access), the Alnwick Castle and Garden, and the Farnes by boat.

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