BeachHidden gem
Druridge Bay
Widdrington, North East England
Seven miles of sand and dunes with room for everyone, often almost empty.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Druridge Bay is a long, sweeping beach backed by dunes, a country park and nature reserves. It sees few crowds compared with the northern beaches. The sea is cold, so expect walkers rather than swimmers.
Good to know
- Spread out along the beach for empty stretches
- Birdwatchers can use the hides at Hauxley and Druridge Pools
- Good for kite flying and dog walking
- Best time
- Winter sunrise or summer evening
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed access roads, several car parks
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
Facilities
- Rubbish bins
- Toilets
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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