The walkers Paradise in Northumberland

The hamlet of Waren Mill and the surrounding areaYou must but beware though, it is highly dangerous
are steeped in history, once an important port, givenand several lives have been lost in the attempt to
its charter in the 13th century by King Henry III. Thecross Budle Bay when it is like that, so be advised
once busy harbour has long since disappeared, siltedthat the five mile walk around the bay is both
up beneath the sands of the estuary.pleasant and interesting, not to mention safer.
A water powered corn mill existed at Waren Mill inTheres so much for everyone in and around Waren,
1187, with most of the present mill building datingFrequent boat trips are made to the Farne Islands,
from the 1780 and now long disused original corn millwhere the seal colonies can be seen. The islands also
where Waren Mill got its name, and old warehousesabound with a wide variety of sea birds including
overlooking the bay have in recent years beenpuffins.
converted into luxury loft apartments.Visitors from all over the world come to explore the
Budle Bay is a bird sanctuary and at low tide a vastmany castles and houses in the area, which are
expanse of mud flats is the home to countlesssteeped in history. On the Caravan Park itself and
thousands of sea and land birds. A haven forsurrounding areas there are many rare species of
birdwatchers, this coastal area is a popular haunt ofplants to be found.
birdwatchers and naturalists in all seasons, with theWhat with just 3 miles from Waren Mill, you will find
winter months being particularly particular.Bamburgh, with its superb and majestic castle, sandy
Ramblers have available several fascinating walks inbeaches, bird watching, coastal walks, fishing and
the immediate area, both on the coast and inland,cycleway and not to mention the great food you will
each with beautiful scenery on every side. A numberfind here.
of excellent books and guides have been written onThere are riding stables in Seahouses which cater for
the subject, the best of which allow planning athe novice or more experienced rider. Various sea
suitable route.sports and activities are available nearby and
The walker can follow the coast to Budle Point, thearrangements can be made by anyone wishing to
southern entrance to Budle Bay, at low tide itparticipate.
appears east to walk across the narrow neck ofGolfing facilities in Bamburgh are excellent and there is
shallow looking water to the northern pointa wide choice of other courses nearby.