Ross Back Sands Beach is a three-mile sand beach in Northumberland. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
With the finally improving and spring just around the corner, many will be excited to head outdoors again and enjoy some of the . We’re lucky in the UK because there’s no shortage of to explore.
But one remains relatively unknown despite having incredible sand dunes and overlooking what is probably the finest coastal castle in Britain. The beach in question is , a three-mile sand beach in , between Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island. According to , it is a “beautiful stretch of white sand” with views of Lindisfarne to the north and Bamburgh to the south.
:
The beach is famous for its sand dunes. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
The remote location means the beach is often quiet, with one visitor describing it as “heavenly” and another calling it a “wonderful beach, great for a relaxing walk, with plenty of bird life and seals”.
Ross Back Sands is less well-known than other beaches in the region, partly because it does not have direct road access.
Visitors must walk around a mile from the small collection of buildings at Ross Farm, which sits off the main Bamburgh to Holy Island road.
The route takes you along Ross Links, where signs warn people not to stray from the path due to the area’s history as a World War II anti-tank training ground.
But those who make the journey are rewarded with stunning views as they emerge onto the beach.
Once on the sand, visitors can take in the spectacular surroundings. To the left, the distant outline of Holy Island rises from the sea, while to the right, Bamburgh Castle dominates the skyline.
Don’t miss… [REVEAL]
The beach overlooks the stunning Bamburgh Castle. (Image: Getty)
The soft, golden sand is largely free of seaweed or debris, making it one of the most pristine beaches in the UK.
Ross Back Sands is also home to a colony of seals, often spotted basking on the shore or bobbing in the waves.
A visitor to the area recalled being “astonished” to encounter the seals while walking towards Guile Point, where two navigation beacons, known locally as the Old Law Beacons, stand.
Built in the 1800s, these structures once guided ships safely into Lindisfarne Harbour.
But there is more to the area than just the stunning beach. The nearby village of Ross was once a medieval settlement and is definitely worth visiting.
The area was also used for military training during World War II, and pillboxes and defensive structures are still visible today.
Bamburgh Castle is widely regarded as one of Britain’s finest coastal fortresses. (Image: Getty)
Moreover, Bamburgh Castle, widely regarded as one of Britain’s finest coastal fortresses, is just a short drive away.
The castle, which dates back to the 5th century, was the former capital of the Kingdom of Bernicia before being rebuilt by the Normans.
Today, it remains privately owned by the Armstrong family and is open to the public year-round.
Ross Back Sands is not accessible by car, and visitors must park near Ross Farm (postcode NE70 7EN).
From there, a one-mile walk along a designated footpath through Ross Links before reaching the beach.
For those travelling from further afield, the closest town is Belford, located about two miles west. The beach is roughly a 40-minute drive from Felmoor Park, so it’s great for a day trip in Northumberland.