Northumberland Coast – February, 2025

Northumberland is truly beautiful and provides a multitude of subject matter from a photographer’s perspective. Lindisfarne, Holy Island, Bamburgh, and Dunstanburgh Castles are among the numerous iconic locations we will visit on this workshop. Northumberland has many castles which provide breathtaking and dramatic focal points when capturing the wider views of this stunning coastline. As Northumberland’s coast faces east, it is ideal for capturing sunrise.

The unspoiled coastal areas of Northumberland boast beautiful white sandy beaches that are edged with tall Marram grass. Our base close to Bamburgh, puts us within easy reach of all our desired locations, both north and south. 

We will travel between Berwick Upon Tweed in the north to Roker in the south. 

During our workshop we will aim to visit the following locations:

• Holy Island & Lindisfarne Castle
• Amble
• Blyth, South Beach
• Craster Harbour
• Embleton Bay
• Bamburgh Castle
• St. Mary’s Island and Lighthouse Whitley Bay
• Spittal Beach
• Berwick Upon Tweed
• Tynemouth Pier and Lighthouse
• Alynmouth
• Alnwick

Pick up 10am Wednesday 5th of February 2025 at Newcastle Airport.

Flying in:

For anyone flying in to Newcastle Airport:

Pick up 10am Wednesday 5th of February 2025 at Newcastle airport.

Drop off 6pm Sunday 9th of February at Newcastle airport

Ryanair operate a flight schedule from Dublin to Newcastle.

For flights from London and other places trying searching on Skyscanner. 

Flights range from €120 – €150 from Ireland to Newcastle.

Alternative travel option:

Coming from Ireland – €150 per person + 2 nights accommodation (TBA)

If travelling from Ireland, you can travel in our minibus with me. I will be travelling the day before on Tuesday 4th of February, and taking the 2pm ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan. We will be travelling Premium with Stena Plus, for the most comfortable experience. The additional fee for this option is €150 per person. Returning on the 11.30am ferry on Monday 10th of February getting in at 1.45pm.

Please note: Ferry times may vary.

Pick up will be available from a number of points from Cork city to Belfast via Dublin:

Tuesday 4th of February

Departing Cork city (Silver Springs Clayton Hotel) 7.30am

Departing Dublin (Maldron Hotel at the Red Cow) 10.30am

Pick up is also available at Lusk and Castlebellingham Apple Green Service stations on route to Belfast.

This option involves an extra 2 overnight stays (on the way to and from the ferry) we can book these for you and inform you of the cost. We will be staying in the Newcastle area on the way over and Stranraer area on return, hotels are very reasonably priced.

One advantage of this option is you can bring that extra bag without having to worry and can sit back and enjoy the journey! We will arrive back in Ireland on Monday the 10th of February, where you will be returned to your pick up point.

Equipment needed:

• Dslr camera/mirrorless /bridge
• Sturdy tripod
• Graduated neutral density filters
• Walking shoes\ boots & wellington boots
• Spare batteries

• Accommodation is four nights in a comfortable 5 bedroom house.
  Single occupancy. 

• Transport is provided throughout the trip including transfers to and from Newcastle airport.

• Flights

• Travel insurance

• Equipment insurance

• Food and drink

• Essential equipment