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Embleton Moor

Downs, Moorland in Northumberland

England

Embleton Moor

Wheat field with Dunstanburgh Castle in background
Wheat field with Dunstanburgh Castle in background Credit: N Chadwick

Embleton Moor is a vast expanse of downs and moorland located in the county of Northumberland, England. It covers an area of approximately 2,000 acres and is situated just a few miles inland from the picturesque coastal village of Embleton.

Characterized by its rolling hills, open grasslands, and heather-clad moorland, Embleton Moor offers a unique and captivating landscape for visitors to explore. The area is rich in flora and fauna, with an abundance of wildflowers, including orchids and bluebells, adding vibrant splashes of color to the scenery during the summer months.

The moorland is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may catch glimpses of various species, such as red grouse, curlews, lapwings, and skylarks, as they soar through the skies or scuttle across the ground.

Embleton Moor also boasts a rich historical heritage. The remnants of ancient settlements, including Bronze Age burial mounds, can be found scattered across the moor, offering a glimpse into the area's past. Additionally, the nearby ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle stand as a testament to the area's medieval history, adding a touch of dramatic allure to the landscape.

Whether one seeks to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature, explore the area's history, or simply enjoy a leisurely walk, Embleton Moor provides an idyllic setting for all. Its untouched beauty and diverse range of attractions make it a must-visit destination for those venturing to Northumberland.

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Embleton Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.507648/-1.6554514 or Grid Reference NU2123. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wheat field with Dunstanburgh Castle in background
Wheat field with Dunstanburgh Castle in background
Blink Bonny Pub at Christon Bank East Coast line runs through this Northumbrian village, a level crossing is just after the pub.
Blink Bonny Pub at Christon Bank
East Coast line runs through this Northumbrian village, a level crossing is just after the pub.
Farmland at Tughall and Brunton Airfield Airfield closed at end of war but the Army has a signals unit in one corner which works with Spadeadam.
Farmland at Tughall and Brunton Airfield
Airfield closed at end of war but the Army has a signals unit in one corner which works with Spadeadam.
Rural housing across a field, in a heat haze!
Rural housing across a field, in a heat haze!
North Farm
North Farm
The Holy Trinity Nine and a half miles from Seahouses at Embleton.
The Holy Trinity
Nine and a half miles from Seahouses at Embleton.
B1339 Heading North of North Farm from Embleton.
B1339
Heading North of North Farm from Embleton.
The Holy Trinity from the North View from the North at Embleton.
The Holy Trinity from the North
View from the North at Embleton.
Trees and gate near Newtonbarns
Trees and gate near Newtonbarns
Houses at Embleton Viewed from the public footpath to Rock.
Houses at Embleton
Viewed from the public footpath to Rock.
The East Coast Line Viewed from the public footpath crossing to Christon Bank Farm.
The East Coast Line
Viewed from the public footpath crossing to Christon Bank Farm.
Public footpath crossing on the East Coast Line This public footpath crosses the main East Coast Railway near Christon Bank Farm, with stiles and warning signs either side of the line.
Public footpath crossing on the East Coast Line
This public footpath crosses the main East Coast Railway near Christon Bank Farm, with stiles and warning signs either side of the line.
Public footpath to Embleton At the start point just south of Christon Bank.
Public footpath to Embleton
At the start point just south of Christon Bank.
Cote at Embleton A brick built cote on the very edge of the square, in a field by the road to Christon Bank.
Cote at Embleton
A brick built cote on the very edge of the square, in a field by the road to Christon Bank.
Old golf ball fades away The end of the disused runway at Brunton Airfield
Old golf ball fades away
The end of the disused runway at Brunton Airfield
Looking back towards Embleton The footpath by Sea Lane, looking back towards Embleton.
Looking back towards Embleton
The footpath by Sea Lane, looking back towards Embleton.
The Greys Inn, Embleton One of three pubs in the village of Embleton.
The Greys Inn, Embleton
One of three pubs in the village of Embleton.
Sportsman Inn, Embleton One of three pubs in the village, the Sportsman provides comfortable accommodation and an upmarket restaurant, at a price. We stayed here while walking the Inn Way to Northumberland. Just as we were about to order breakfast, the fire alarm went off; we assumed it was a false alarm until the manager arrived wearing only a bath towel and asked us all to leave the hotel. It turned out his shower unit had caught fire. Although he had put the fire out, we had to wait on the terrace until the fire brigade arrived to declare the building safe to re-enter. Recommended nonetheless! In the background is Dunstanburgh Castle (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NU2521">NU2521</a>).
Sportsman Inn, Embleton
One of three pubs in the village, the Sportsman provides comfortable accommodation and an upmarket restaurant, at a price. We stayed here while walking the Inn Way to Northumberland. Just as we were about to order breakfast, the fire alarm went off; we assumed it was a false alarm until the manager arrived wearing only a bath towel and asked us all to leave the hotel. It turned out his shower unit had caught fire. Although he had put the fire out, we had to wait on the terrace until the fire brigade arrived to declare the building safe to re-enter. Recommended nonetheless! In the background is Dunstanburgh Castle (NU2521).
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Embleton Moor is located at Grid Ref: NU2123 (Lat: 55.507648, Lng: -1.6554514)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

What 3 Words

///smoker.waistcoat.tooth. Near Embleton, Northumberland

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