Near Longhoughton, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3AL

Sugar Sands

Beach

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6.2

Wildland

1–2 hours

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Why it's Wildland

6.2

Sugar Sands is a sandy Northumberland beach reached by coastal paths, with a longer walk linking it to the nearby village of Boulmer.

A quiet-feeling stretch of sandy coast with enough nearby walking to make it more than a brief beach stop. The strongest sourced option is a roughly 9.5 km circuit from Boulmer that passes Sugar Sands Beach.

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The experience

Keep the visit simple: spend time on the sand, then extend it with the sourced circular walk from Boulmer if you want a longer coastal outing. The supplied sources do not verify swimming permission or beach facilities.

Things to do

Explore the sandy shore

Spend a short visit on the beach. The source identifies Sugar Sands as a beach but does not verify facilities or swimming permission.

Under 1 hour

Walk the Boulmer circuit via Sugar Sands Beach

A listed circuit of 9.48 km, taking about 2 hours 26 minutes, with 40 m ascent and descent. The route listing describes it as moderate; check current conditions and route details before setting off.

About 2 hours 26 minutes

Make a day of it

Quick escape · Under 1 hour

A short beach visit

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Reach Sugar Sands using a current map and confirmed access information.
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Spend time on the sandy shore, then return by your approach route.

Half day · About 2 hours 26 minutes; 9.48 km

Sugar Sands Beach loop from Boulmer

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Use the Komoot route titled “Sugar Sands Beach – Bridge Over Howick Burn loop from Boulmer” as the route reference.
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Follow the circuit via Sugar Sands Beach and the bridge over Howick Burn.
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Check route conditions and access before setting out.

When to go

· No specific time is verified as best; check local conditions before visiting.

The supplied sources do not identify a seasonal highlight for the beach.

Coastal weather and route conditions can change. Check conditions before setting out.

The route

ascent: 40 m; 40 m descent
distance: 9.48 km
duration: About 2 hours 26 minutes
difficulty: Moderate (as listed by Komoot)
route shape: Loop from Boulmer
start point: Boulmer
parking start: Check before visiting

Sugar Sands Beach
Bridge over Howick Burn

What to look for

Notice the change between sandy shore and the coast-path landscape. The supplied sources do not document specific wildlife, geology or historic features to seek out.

The story

No specific history verified

Best time to go

Check local conditions before visiting; no specific seasonal wildlife or beach conditions are verified in the supplied sources.

No particular time of day is verified as best. Check local conditions before setting out.

How long to spend

1–2 hours

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Before you go

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Address

Longhoughton, Alnwick NE66 3AL

Website

getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk

Listed hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Google rating

4.7 · 70 reviews

Practical information

Opening & access

A sandy beach on the Northumberland coast. A nearby walking route reaches Sugar Sands Beach, but the available sources do not confirm the access point or current access arrangements. Check before visiting. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.

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Parking

Check before visiting; no beach parking details are verified in the supplied sources.

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Toilets

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Food & drink

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Dogs

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Accessibility

The source row reports that the attraction has no wheelchair-accessible entrance. Beach and route surfaces may be unsuitable for some visitors; check before visiting.

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Cost

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Water

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