The bay most photographers pick for Dunstanburgh: a clean sweep of sand from the castle headland north to Newton Point, backed by links and dunes. Dogs are welcome every month of the year, with no seasonal ban on any part of it. Access is on foot from Embleton village or the golf club road at Dunstan Steads, and there is no promenade, no kiosk and no crowd.
THE SMALL PRINTNo seasonal restriction under the Northumberland County Council (Dog Control) Public Spaces Protection Order in force from 31 January 2026. The county's only restricted beach stretches are at Newbiggin by the Sea, from the breakwater at Church Point to the beach access from the promenade at Sidney Crescent, and at Blyth, from the beach access at Beachway to the beach access at the southern end of the Links Road car park, both 1 May to 30 September. Fixed penalty £100.
