Beautiful Budle Bay

We just spent another lovely week on the Northumbrian coast, this time at Budle Bay. I walked for many happy miles exploring this beautiful coastline.


In the tranquil early mornings, the golden sands and clear blue waters of the bay were mine to share with the gulls and terns.




Some of the wildlife was harder to spot…..

An adorable bunch of tiny ringed plover chicks were camouflaged against the sand until they took off running wildly on their funny long legs.


This linnet’s colours were co-ordinated with the pebbles on the shore.


A shy rabbit hid in the long grass.


And a kestrel hunted overhead on silent wings.


In the sun-kissed afternoons the whole family set off to play on unspoiled beaches and wander through breathtaking countryside.










When the kids are grown and finished school, DH and I would love to retire to this part of the country. At the moment it’s somewhere in between a daydream and a plan. But I aim to keep us all fit and healthy enough to keep enjoying wonderful walks like these for many years to come wherever we end up!

Minnie x