Bathing water quality in Northumberland
Northumberland has 14 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 12 Excellent and 1 Good.
Updated June 2026
The cleanest beaches in Northumberland
Rated Excellent or Good in the regulator's latest annual classification. Open any beach for today's live verdict.
Every bathing water in Northumberland
Classification:Excellent Amble Links Classification:Excellent Bamburgh Castle Classification:Excellent Beadnell Classification:Excellent Blyth South Beach Classification:Excellent Druridge Bay North Classification:Excellent Druridge Bay South Classification:Excellent Low Newton Classification:Excellent Newbiggin North Classification:Excellent Newbiggin South Classification:Excellent Seahouses North Classification:Excellent Seaton Sluice Classification:Excellent Warkworth Classification:Good Spittal Classification:Unknown Amble Little Shore
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.