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Follow the established coast path beside Hadston Links on this short out-and-back. The dunes belong to a changing landscape built by wind, waves and moving sand. Staying on the landward trail lets you explore that setting without climbing fragile dune slopes or entering the tidal beach.
The mapped walk starts at a woodland-path junction south of the country park's southern car-park area. Follow the short connected park paths to the gravel coast trail, then head south to the junction before the Chevington Burn crossing. Return the same way. The 3.1 km distance excludes your approach to the start; allow an estimated 60–75 minutes, plus that approach and any longer stops. Ascent has not been verified.
Use the signed park paths on arrival and take care at the unmarked car-park access-road crossing. Parts of the route are shared with cyclists and occasional vehicles. Keep dogs on a lead and follow local grazing and access notices. Stay out of fenced or restricted land and leave dune vegetation undisturbed. Turn back if the route is flooded, closed or unsafe.
Peat and old tree remains sometimes emerge elsewhere on the beach as sand moves, but this walk does not visit or promise those exposures. It includes no beach descent, Chevington Burn crossing or sea swimming, and does not promise continuous sea views. Parking and facilities are available within the country park; check current charges, opening times and posted gate-closing notices. No step-free or wheelchair-accessibility claim is made.
Route geometry: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Visitor access, country-park arrival and grazing guidance: Northumberland Wildlife Trust: East Chevington. Coastal-access background: Natural England.
Geological background: Northumberland Wildlife Trust: Druridge Bay.
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