Cleanest beaches in Northumberland

Northumberland has 14 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 12 Excellent and 1 Good.

Updated September 2026

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Top rated

A selection rated Excellent or Good in the regulator's latest annual classification. Open any beach for today's live verdict.

Rated Excellent Amble Links Northumberland Rated Excellent Bamburgh Castle Northumberland Rated Excellent Beadnell Northumberland Rated Excellent Blyth South Beach Northumberland Rated Excellent Druridge Bay North Northumberland Rated Excellent Druridge Bay South Northumberland

Every bathing water in Northumberland

Rated Excellent Amble Links Northumberland Rated Excellent Bamburgh Castle Northumberland Rated Excellent Beadnell Northumberland Rated Excellent Blyth South Beach Northumberland Rated Excellent Druridge Bay North Northumberland Rated Excellent Druridge Bay South Northumberland Rated Excellent Low Newton Northumberland Rated Excellent Newbiggin North Northumberland Rated Excellent Newbiggin South Northumberland Rated Excellent Seahouses North Northumberland Rated Excellent Seaton Sluice Northumberland Rated Excellent Warkworth Northumberland Rated Good Spittal Northumberland Unclassified Amble Little Shore Northumberland

Common questions

Which beach is cleanest in Northumberland?: Amble Links holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 13 of the 14 bathing waters in Northumberland are rated Excellent or Good.
How many bathing waters are in Northumberland?: 14. The regulator's latest classifications are 12 Excellent and 1 Good.