| The hamlet of Waren Mill and the surrounding area | | | | You must but beware though, it is highly dangerous |
| are steeped in history, once an important port, given | | | | and several lives have been lost in the attempt to |
| its charter in the 13th century by King Henry III. The | | | | cross Budle Bay when it is like that, so be advised |
| once busy harbour has long since disappeared, silted | | | | that 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 in | | | | Theres so much for everyone in and around Waren, |
| 1187, with most of the present mill building dating | | | | Frequent boat trips are made to the Farne Islands, |
| from the 1780 and now long disused original corn mill | | | | where the seal colonies can be seen. The islands also |
| where Waren Mill got its name, and old warehouses | | | | abound with a wide variety of sea birds including |
| overlooking the bay have in recent years been | | | | puffins. |
| 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 vast | | | | many castles and houses in the area, which are |
| expanse of mud flats is the home to countless | | | | steeped in history. On the Caravan Park itself and |
| thousands of sea and land birds. A haven for | | | | surrounding areas there are many rare species of |
| birdwatchers, this coastal area is a popular haunt of | | | | plants to be found. |
| birdwatchers and naturalists in all seasons, with the | | | | What 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 in | | | | beaches, 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 number | | | | find here. |
| of excellent books and guides have been written on | | | | There are riding stables in Seahouses which cater for |
| the subject, the best of which allow planning a | | | | the 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, the | | | | arrangements can be made by anyone wishing to |
| southern entrance to Budle Bay, at low tide it | | | | participate. |
| appears east to walk across the narrow neck of | | | | Golfing facilities in Bamburgh are excellent and there is |
| shallow looking water to the northern point | | | | a wide choice of other courses nearby. |