Newbiggin Beach – Lynemouth Windmill loop from Amble

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Newbiggin Beach – Lynemouth Windmill loop from Amble

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Newbiggin Beach – Lynemouth Windmill loop from Amble

03:40

63.7km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.84 km

View of HMP Northumberland

Highlight • Other

A peek at the perimeter fence of the local lockup.

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25.1 km

Jackie Milburn Statue

Highlight • Monument

Statue of local legend Jackie Milburn by artist John William Mills. Jackie was born in Ashington in 1924, and became one of Newcastle United's best ever players.

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30.4 km

Newbiggin Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fantastic example of a beach in the north east of England. Golden sands and freezing cold water.

Well worth a stop off to explore the beach, the promenade and …

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30.8 km

View of Couple Sculpture by Sean Henry

Highlight • Monument

Eye catching bronze and steel ‘couple’ statue placed 984 feet (300 m) out to sea by artist Sean Henry. The sculpture depicts a woman and man looking out to sea, standing on a large platform.

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34.3 km

Lynemouth Windmill

Highlight • Historical Site

Also known as Lynemouth Windmill a now sail-less windmill apparently once served as a navigation aid or way marker for sailing ships out at sea.

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40.6 km

Cresswell Ices

Highlight • Cafe

Good Sheffield stands for bikes just by the steps down to the beach

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41.4 km

The Drift Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

I started my bike tour from the Drift Cafe and had scrambled eggs on toast and a vegetarian haggis roll to start the day (double breakfasts win), only 20m from …

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42.0 km

Creswell Pond Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

42.5 km

World War II Pillbox at The Barn on the Bay

Highlight • Monument

During World War II, these bunkers were used for the defense of the United Kingdom against a possible enemy invasion. They were built in 1940 and into 1941.

The bunker is camouflaged as a small ruin.

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