The best walks and hikes around Widdrington Station And Stobswood

Great views along the coast from here. To the north, the horizon is dominated by Lynemouth power station. Just beyond you can make out Coquet Island. To the south, you can see St Bartholomew's Church. This is a great place for wildlife spotting. Keep an eye out for dolphins, whales, porpoises, seals and otters.

This memorial commemorates the sacrifices of Newbiggin Colliery workers in the Great War, it was created by Messrs. Cackett and Burns Dick. It stands as a testament to the 575 employees who served, of whom 92 tragically lost their lives. Constructed of granite, sandstone, and bronze, the memorial features a striking Doric column rising from a square pedestal with a circular stepped base. This central element is positioned on a large circular platform, encircled by a concrete seat with a paneled parapet. A bronze tablet on the front of the pedestal bears the poignant inscription: "To the Glorious Memory/of the 575 Officers and men/from Newbiggin Colliery/who served in the/Great War 1914-1918/of whom 92/died in the Cause/of/Liberty" Commissioned by the Newbiggin Colliery Company, this memorial reflects the significant impact of the war on the community. An astonishing 40% of the colliery's workforce enlisted to serve their country. The memorial was unveiled on July 9, 1921, by Major-General Sir R. A. Kerr Montgomery. This well-designed memorial serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the men of Newbiggin Colliery. It is a poignant example of how communities across the nation honoured their fallen heroes. The North East War Memorials Project has recommended this memorial for listing as a Grade II structure, recognising its historical and architectural importance.

Cycle network way marker.

Lynemouth Power Station, was originally constructed in 1972 as a coal-fired power station, it primarily served the nearby Alcan Lynemouth Aluminium Smelter. However, with the smelter's closure in 2012, the power station faced an uncertain future.   The station underwent a major conversion to become a biomass power plant. This involved significant upgrades, including the installation of new boilers, turbines, and state-of-the-art emissions control equipment. Today, the plant boasts a capacity of 420 MW, capable of powering approximately 450,000 homes.

St Mary's is the former parish church in Woodhorn, Northumberland, near Newbiggin by the Sea. The church is one of the oldest in Northumberland and incorporates Saxon, Norman and Gothic-style architecture. The nave and west tower are Pre-Conquest, the north and south aisles are 12th century, whilst the eastern arches of arcades and chancel arch are 13th century.

Start of the Northumberland Coast Path

The promenade at Newbiggin-By-The-Sea is a popular walking area, plenty people use the wide pathways. There are pockets of sand that has been blown onto the surfaces by winds coming from the sea. Dry sand is not the best surface to ride on but these were not long segments

In 1935, Cresswell became connected to the mains water supply, marking a significant development in the community's access to water. Before this connection, villagers relied on a well as their water source. In 2019, residents took initiative to restore the well to operational status. Notably, the well is integrated into the boundary wall of the Pele tower, a structure classified as Grade II listed.