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The North Sea Trail has been created through a partnership of 26 regions that share a North Sea heritage.

Admire this magnificent castle on a wave-battered headland. Rivalling any castle of its day, it can be reached by a beautiful coastal walk from nearby Craster.

Shipley Lane has some great facilities. Child and adult friendly they offer riding lessons, training and country hacks. Tel: 01665 579305

Wander in beautiful, tranquil, natural surroundings and enjoy a wide variety of plants and wildlife at Howick Hall Gardens. Tel: 01665 577191

See some of the stunning coastline of the North East on horse back with the Slate Hall Riding Centre. They offer lessons, treks, and beach rides and gave a large selection of horses and ponies to choose from. Tel: 01665 720320

Using the stunning beaches at Budle Bay, Bamburgh, Beadnell Bay, Druridge Bay, and Redcar KA provide kitesurfing courses designed for both groups and individuals. Tel:07766 303876

A wide range of fishing trips ranging from three hour trips ideal for families and novices to eight hour trips aimed at experienced anglers. Tel:01665 721706

The village of Craster on the Northumberland coast is surrounded by many fishing venues which offer the chance to catch breeds such as conger eel, lesser spotted dogfish and Pollack.

This impressive crag lies on the south bank of the River Coquet and is best reached from the Acklington Village.

Covering a large area of moorland to the west of Alnwick the Moors are made up mostly Fell Sandstone of variable quality. The stunning views of the Cheviots and the beautiful sunsets make this area great for rock climbers as well as walkers and bike riders.

A brazing three mile walk from Bamburgh is the long expanse of Seahouses beach.

The breathtaking stretch of silver sands at Embleton are surrounded by wildlife - rich dunes and rocky shores.

Accessed via boat from Seahouses harbour the rocky Farne Islands are famous for their thousands of breeding seabirds.

This small but attractive beach consists of a golden, sandy bay overlooked by sand dunes and a small fishing harbour. Winner of the Rural Seaside Award it hosts a wide variety of watersports such as windsurfing and kayaking.

Situated in one of the most picturesque villages in Northumberland Low Newton is a great base to explore fresh and salt water wildlife

This is a small beach between the villages of Boulmer and Howick and is easily reached by foot from Loughoughton.

The Northumberland Coastal Path forms part of the international North Sea Trail and is a recently established 64 mile coastal ramble!

Running along the Northumberland Coast between Tynemouth and Berwick, this relatively easy going route is perfect for a pleasant meander along the stunning Northumbrian coast.

Master your camera with the expert friendly tuition from photographers Kaleel Zibe and Alan Hewitt.