Alnmouth Beach

About Alnmouth Beach

Alnmouth is a pretty village at the mouth of the River Aln with a long sandy beach running north towards Boulmer. Collectors describe it as reliable rather than prolific, with the rocky ground north of the car park towards Boulmer less picked over than the main sands.

Sea glass at Alnmouth Beach

Mostly white glass of mixed quality, with green and brown; blue, aqua and amber are occasional. Work the strandline after north-easterly blows, the rock bases and pebble patches north towards Boulmer, and the estuary margins at low tide.

Visiting Alnmouth Beach

Getting there

Alnmouth for Alnwick station on the East Coast Main Line is about a 15–20 minute walk from the beach.

Parking

Beach Road car park (privately run, daily fee in season); limited free parking in the village.

Toilets

Public toilets near Alnmouth Golf Club, a short walk from the beach.

Safety

Check the tide times before you go and head out on a falling tide, so you're never cut off. Keep away from the bottom of cliffs, wear sturdy shoes on rocks, and only take sea glass and other man-made rubbish: pebbles, sand and shells should stay on the beach.