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.

All beaches in Bamburgh

1
Bamburgh Beach
Iconic castle-backed Northumberland beach with vast sand and dunes.
7.0
2
Budle Bay Beach
Wide tidal bay with bird-rich flats and scenic walking value.
7.0
3
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.