Budle Bay
Rich mudflats, fine birdwatching and an industrial past.
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What can I do?
- Watch thousands of waders and wintering wildfowl on the mudflats of Budle Bay’s tidal lagoon at low tide.
- Search for ruined jetties on the beach and an old lime kiln at Kiln Point, evidence of the bay’s industrial and military past.
- In summer, enjoy watersports in the safety of the shallow lagoon.
- Cycle along the bridleway to Bamburgh.
What do I need to know?
- Budle Bay is part of the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve.
- The sandy beach on the south side of Budle Bay is only accessible by foot.
- Even at low tide you should not attempt to cross the entrance to Budle Bay.
- All watersports are prohibited between October and April to protect the migratory bird population.
Where can I find out more?
Inspire me
Try our specially designed family activities. Coast bingo, Mapping and Zoom photography are all great ways of getting to know Budle Bay. You can download pdf versions of these activities using the links to the right, or visit the Inspire me page to find a these and other activities in both pdf and Microsoft Word versions (for you to customise if you wish).
