Warkworth Dunes Picnic Site
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Getting here
55.35086, -1.60026
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦114+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Roseate Tern and Black-headed Gull
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦114+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Roseate Tern and Black-headed Gull
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Roseate Tern, Black-headed Gull, Mallard +111 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Roseate Tern, Black-headed Gull, Mallard +111 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Carder Bee, Early Bumblebee +23 more · last seen 2026
Family friendly
Strong match
toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Maiden Pink, Spurge-laurel, Ramsons +23 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Northumberland Coast PathWalking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: South Bents to AmbleWalking route
🚴Cycling
25 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 1Cycling route
NCN 1 Tyne to Alnmouth
Route 1Cycling route
NCN 1 Alnmouth to Berwick-upon-Tweed
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route
Tynemouth - Edinburgh
Main RouteCycling route205 m
Main RouteCycling route303 m
Main RouteCycling route1 km
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