Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lynemouth

Lynemouth is a town in Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,873 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cresswell Pele Tower (3 km), Widdrington United Reformed Church (7 km) and Bothal Castle (9 km).

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Lynemouth, Northumberland
Lynemouth, Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lynemouth at a glance

Location
Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,873
Coordinates
55.2131° N, 1.5425° W
Places within 50 km
98 (98 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lynemouth

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lynemouth: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Lynemouth

99 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lynemouth. The closest is Cresswell Pele Tower (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lynemouth

43 churches within 100 km of Lynemouth. The closest is Morpeth Castle (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lynemouth

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lynemouth. The closest is Jesmond Dene (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lynemouth

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lynemouth. The closest is Big Waters (SSSI) (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Lynemouth

17 museums within 100 km of Lynemouth. The closest is Stephenson Railway Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lynemouth

15 parks within 100 km of Lynemouth. The closest is Brierdene (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Brierdene · park · County Durham · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Alnwick Garden · park · Northumberland · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Leazes Park · park · County Durham · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Hulne Park · park · Northumberland · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Roker Park · park · County Durham · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Town Moor · park · County Durham · ~45 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Lynemouth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lynemouth
  2. 3 km Cresswell Pele Tower · heritage site, Northumberland
  3. 6 km Widdrington United Reformed Church · heritage site, Northumberland
  4. 16 km Mitford Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  5. 4 km Morpeth Castle · church, County Durham
  6. 5 km Bothal Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  7. 9 km Back to Lynemouth

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From travellers near Lynemouth

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How to reach Lynemouth

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lynemouth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3499Cresswell Pele Tower (3 km)
    Churches2543Morpeth Castle (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints721Jesmond Dene (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens419Big Waters (SSSI) (23 km)
    Museums1017Stephenson Railway Museum (28 km)
    Parks815Brierdene (23 km)
    Beaches & coast814Coquet Lighthouse (17 km)
    Treks05Cassop Vale Circular Walk (66 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Nasir Mosque (77 km)
    Waterfalls02High Force Waterfall (94 km)
    Buddhist sites11Aruna Ratanagiri (30 km)
    Temples11Temple Memorial Park (35 km)
    Caves01Fairy Holes Cave SSSI (83 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Cow Green Reservoir (98 km)
    Other attractions01Rokeby Park (100 km)

    Lynemouth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lynemouth?

    Cresswell Pele Tower (heritage site, about 3 km), Widdrington United Reformed Church (heritage site, about 7 km), Bothal Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Morpeth Castle (church, about 13 km), Mitford Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Coquet Lighthouse (beach, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lynemouth?

    98 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lynemouth?

    Cresswell Pele Tower, about 3 km by road; Widdrington United Reformed Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lynemouth?

    Morpeth Castle, about 13 km by road; St Michael & All Angels (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lynemouth?

    Jesmond Dene, about 31 km by road; Ouseburn Farm (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lynemouth?

    Start in Lynemouth, visit Cresswell Pele Tower, then Widdrington United Reformed Church, then Mitford Castle, then Morpeth Castle, then Bothal Castle, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lynemouth?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lynemouth

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lynemouth’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lynemouth on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.