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Embleton and Newton Links is the National Trust's stretch of the Northumberland coast between Beadnell Bay and Dunstanburgh Castle: sands backed by dunes where orchids, cowslips, burnet roses and bloody cranesbill flower in summer. Low Newton by the Sea, an 18th-century fishing hamlet, sits above Newton Haven, a natural rock harbour with rockpools where seals sometimes bask. A surfaced track leads to two hides at Newton Pool, where otters have been seen. From May to July around 2,000 Arctic terns and a few rare little terns breed at the Long Nanny shorebird site, guarded by rangers camping in the dunes. Reviewers praise the view of Dunstanburgh Castle along the beach. Tips from visitors: the beach narrows at high tide, and reach the pub in Low Newton before mid afternoon. Dogs are welcome on the beaches but on a short lead near the Long Nanny in breeding season and near livestock. The one-mile Newton Pool walk starts from the car park above Low Newton.
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Opening times may change at short notice.
The National Trust publishes no opening calendar for Embleton and Newton Links; the beaches, dunes and Newton Pool hides are open coast reached on foot from Low Newton, Embleton, High Newton or Beadnell.
During the shorebird breeding season (May to July) part of the beach around the Long Nanny site at the north end of Beadnell Bay is fenced off and out of bounds; walk round the outside with dogs on a short lead under 1 m.
Dogs are welcome on the beaches with some local restrictions: short leads at and near the Long Nanny in breeding season, leads advised where livestock graze the dunes, and follow local signage. Dog waste bins in most car parks along the coast.
The first 0.3 miles of the Newton Pool walk, from the village square to the hides, is a surfaced track suitable for wheelchairs; one hide is fully accessible. Elsewhere steps and uneven terrain. No Trust facilities on site; the nearest Trust shops are at Seahouses and Holy Island.
Photo: Embleton Bay looking along the sands and dunes. Les Hull, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Embleton_Bay_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6407432.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0. Resized and cropped for display; derivatives retain the source licence.
Dogs at the location: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on the beaches and dunes with local restrictions: on short leads at and near the Long Nanny shorebird site in the breeding season, and following local signage.
Dog walks in the grounds: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs can walk the beaches and coast path across the estate; part of the beach at the Long Nanny is fenced off in the breeding season and dogs must be on a short lead (under 1 m) around the outside; leads advised where livestock graze the dunes and near the Newton Pool hide. Free access, no ticket needed.
Dog walks in the surrounding area: Allowed with restrictions. The Trust's Craster to Low Newton walk crosses farmland and Dunstanburgh Castle's fields with dogs on short leads; the Northumberland Coast Path continues beyond the estate but its wider dog rules were not researched.
Leads: Short lead (under 1 m) at and near the Long Nanny in breeding season; leads advised near grazing livestock in the dunes and by the Newton Pool hide; close control on the beach.
Seasonal dog restrictions: May to July: Long Nanny shorebird site fenced off and out of bounds, short leads around it.
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Walking routes3 routes
Newton Pool coastal walk(opens the full route on the National Trust site)
WalkeasyDogs, with restrictions1.6 km
