Best beaches in Bamburgh

3 ranked beaches in Bamburgh, Northumberland

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Bamburgh Beach

Iconic castle-backed Northumberland beach with vast sand and dunes.

7.0

Budle Bay Beach

Wide tidal bay with bird-rich flats and scenic walking value.

7.0

Ross Back Sands

Remote dune-backed beach offering wild views between Bamburgh and Lindisfarne.

7.0

What makes Bamburgh's beaches stand out?

Bamburgh sits in Northumberland, United Kingdom and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Bamburgh or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.