Post by mick on Mar 4, 2015 5:21:25 GMT
Yet another beach walk perhaps not the best beach that we have up here in Northumberland but it has its own rewards and offers a few views that you have to see to truly appreciate.
This walk starts at the car park just before Warkworth golf club.
At the car park there are public toilets and a few wooden benches which make a good spot to a break out the coffee and get your boots on.
On the down side this is a very popular spot for the dog walking brigade.
On leaving the car head down the path straight towards the beach, this path isn’t that great for the like of amputees as it stepped & sloped with loss stones but it is passable with a bit of care and it’s only 100 meters or so long.
However if you are unhappy about it there is a track on the golf course that will bring you down to the same spot.
I had heard that the council have been under a lot of pressure to “sort out” this section of path but with the election then the ash cloud and any other excuse that they can think of I wouldn’t hold your breath.
Right the walk, head down towards the beach, now there is a choice for you depending on the state of the tide you can either.
A) Turn left along the well sign posted path that runs along the edge of the golf course or
b) Turn left and walk along the beach. (I should point out you will get wet if the tide is on its way in)
Today I took the footpath heading along Birling Links. (Will walk back along the beach)
anyway this will take you along the edge of the dunes and the golf course , the footpath diverts inland to the other side of the golf course then back again (I cant for the life of me understand why but it said so on the map and the finger post point in that direction so it must be right .
From there the path takes you through a static caravan site, in the winter months it’s deserted but in the warmer months it is very busy.
Now when I walk through here there is a lovely old couple who often stop me for a chat , I always put on my best puppy dog eyes & begging look till they offer to offer me a cup of tea .and if you are really lucky a slice of cake .
So when walking through here it pays to be extremely nice to any one who speaks to you.
Right after you drag yourself away carry on along this footpath by this time you should be in the Buston Links section and have gained a small amount of height, from the top you can see your destination church point.
There is a possible pick up point just before you enter the “mud flats “ but it is a bit of a bumpy track.
Now it a simple case of heading down hill, crossing the mud flats and getting to the point.
Now these mud flats are not anything to get concerned about as long as you stick to the footpath, in some places there is even green grass , But it does flood at certain times of the year , so be carful,
Once on church point have a mooch or whatever you want then its time to head back , this time it’s the beach route back (remember the tide).
The beach walk back is mostly sand BUT there are some rocky sections and some real lovely flat types of rock that get covered in that slippery slimy sea weed , and once again I am duty bound to tell you it will hurt if you go over here.
Now because I am such a nice person I must state again make sure that you know the tides because there are several places where it is almost impossible to get of the beach if the tide comes in …………ok think!
(Unless you are complete nutters and like getting wet and swept out to sea.)
The other thing that I should tell you the sand on this beach is hard and firm with the exception of the mouth at church point/ Almouth Bay, here it is very soft and really knackering .but it’s only for about 400 meters.
Looking towards the dunes / golf course taken at the bottom of the path just out of the car park
Peek over the top of the dunes towards the beach
Quick view of the beach, showing some of that slippery green rock
Path through the dunes (its very easy going)
Looking toward Church point
Some old ruin (don’t ask because I don’t know)
Back end of the mud flat or salt marsh
The Island at church point
The ruin what I have come to see
Closer
And again
Err yes its something, if you want to know go look yourself.
On top where the cross is
Alnmouth
The river at low tide.
The mud flats on the other side, you can see it is possible to get cut off but only if you are completely stupid.
On the beach heading back (this is where the sand is very soft) them big square thing are part of the old ww2 defences (tank traps) as if any one would want to invade up here.
Looking back
More tank traps
View along the beach (looking back)
Some rock I don’t know what type or anything but I took the photo so you can look at it
Now this can be tricky that green stuff will send you on your arse if you are not careful (you have been warned)
Dropping down of the rock shelve onto sand again.
Half buried tank traps (make good seats)
Dunes
Back to the car park.
Not the best beach ………….but still worth a walk along.
And once again if you do this walk in the summer months take plenty of fluids with you it’s a long walk back when you are thirsty.
This walk starts at the car park just before Warkworth golf club.
At the car park there are public toilets and a few wooden benches which make a good spot to a break out the coffee and get your boots on.
On the down side this is a very popular spot for the dog walking brigade.
On leaving the car head down the path straight towards the beach, this path isn’t that great for the like of amputees as it stepped & sloped with loss stones but it is passable with a bit of care and it’s only 100 meters or so long.
However if you are unhappy about it there is a track on the golf course that will bring you down to the same spot.
I had heard that the council have been under a lot of pressure to “sort out” this section of path but with the election then the ash cloud and any other excuse that they can think of I wouldn’t hold your breath.
Right the walk, head down towards the beach, now there is a choice for you depending on the state of the tide you can either.
A) Turn left along the well sign posted path that runs along the edge of the golf course or
b) Turn left and walk along the beach. (I should point out you will get wet if the tide is on its way in)
Today I took the footpath heading along Birling Links. (Will walk back along the beach)
anyway this will take you along the edge of the dunes and the golf course , the footpath diverts inland to the other side of the golf course then back again (I cant for the life of me understand why but it said so on the map and the finger post point in that direction so it must be right .
From there the path takes you through a static caravan site, in the winter months it’s deserted but in the warmer months it is very busy.
Now when I walk through here there is a lovely old couple who often stop me for a chat , I always put on my best puppy dog eyes & begging look till they offer to offer me a cup of tea .and if you are really lucky a slice of cake .
So when walking through here it pays to be extremely nice to any one who speaks to you.
Right after you drag yourself away carry on along this footpath by this time you should be in the Buston Links section and have gained a small amount of height, from the top you can see your destination church point.
There is a possible pick up point just before you enter the “mud flats “ but it is a bit of a bumpy track.
Now it a simple case of heading down hill, crossing the mud flats and getting to the point.
Now these mud flats are not anything to get concerned about as long as you stick to the footpath, in some places there is even green grass , But it does flood at certain times of the year , so be carful,
Once on church point have a mooch or whatever you want then its time to head back , this time it’s the beach route back (remember the tide).
The beach walk back is mostly sand BUT there are some rocky sections and some real lovely flat types of rock that get covered in that slippery slimy sea weed , and once again I am duty bound to tell you it will hurt if you go over here.
Now because I am such a nice person I must state again make sure that you know the tides because there are several places where it is almost impossible to get of the beach if the tide comes in …………ok think!
(Unless you are complete nutters and like getting wet and swept out to sea.)
The other thing that I should tell you the sand on this beach is hard and firm with the exception of the mouth at church point/ Almouth Bay, here it is very soft and really knackering .but it’s only for about 400 meters.
Looking towards the dunes / golf course taken at the bottom of the path just out of the car park
Peek over the top of the dunes towards the beach
Quick view of the beach, showing some of that slippery green rock
Path through the dunes (its very easy going)
Looking toward Church point
Some old ruin (don’t ask because I don’t know)
Back end of the mud flat or salt marsh
The Island at church point
The ruin what I have come to see
Closer
And again
Err yes its something, if you want to know go look yourself.
On top where the cross is
Alnmouth
The river at low tide.
The mud flats on the other side, you can see it is possible to get cut off but only if you are completely stupid.
On the beach heading back (this is where the sand is very soft) them big square thing are part of the old ww2 defences (tank traps) as if any one would want to invade up here.
Looking back
More tank traps
View along the beach (looking back)
Some rock I don’t know what type or anything but I took the photo so you can look at it
Now this can be tricky that green stuff will send you on your arse if you are not careful (you have been warned)
Dropping down of the rock shelve onto sand again.
Half buried tank traps (make good seats)
Dunes
Back to the car park.
Not the best beach ………….but still worth a walk along.
And once again if you do this walk in the summer months take plenty of fluids with you it’s a long walk back when you are thirsty.