Bamburgh Northumberland Map

About Bamburgh

Bamburgh, a sentinel of the Northumbrian coast, commands a dramatic presence against the sweep of the North Sea. It lies 20.2 km east-north-east of Wooler (from Wooler: bearing 70°T, OS grid NU 180 349), and is situated east of Waren Mill village. The air here carries the keen, salty tang of the ocean, a constant reminder of its maritime heritage, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can fall with an almost ethereal glow upon the ancient stones of its magnificent castle. Beyond the village, the sands stretch wide and pale, a canvas for the restless tide, where the footsteps of ancient peoples have long since been erased by the wind. The village itself, a collection of stone cottages gathered around the imposing silhouette of the castle, seems to huddle against the elements, a testament to centuries of resilience. Here, the wind whispers tales from the sea, rustling through the marram grass and carrying the cries of gulls over the dunes.

About This Bamburgh Map Page

Explore Bamburgh, Northumberland, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 55.607725, -1.714306. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.