Newton Links

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Newton Links is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Northumberland, covering 0.8 km². It is one of 101 SSSIs in the county. It lies within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape.

For arrivals by rail, Chathill Station is about 4.1 km to the west. Northumberland Shore and Newham Bog are among the nature reserves within 6.6 km.

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Castle after castle strung along empty sand, with puffins and seals just offshore if the boat trip's running

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Gaunt ruin on a lonely coastal headland.

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