Harbours & ports · Scottish Lowlands
Alnmouth harbour
Alnmouth harbour — harbour at Alnmouth, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Alnmouth harbour is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. The site is within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area NE66.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alnmouth Harbour is located in the parish of Alnmouth in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its saltmarsh and dunes, as well as for the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands, and the Northumberland Shore. The harbour's natural environment is significant for both wildlife and coastal ecology.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3865, -1.6151
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Alnmouth
- Postcode
- NE66 2SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q105842071 (CC0)
- commons: Alnmouth (2021-05-25) 12.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alnmouth harbour?
- Alnmouth harbour is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 2SD), in the parish of Alnmouth.
- Is Alnmouth harbour a protected site?
- Yes — Alnmouth harbour is part of the Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Alnmouth harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 2SD.