Lynemouth
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.222, -1.566 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 27 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Lynemouth is a coastal ward in Northumberland, England, rooted in a 19th–20th century industrial landscape of collieries and a prominent power station that dominate the skyline. The village sits close to the North Sea and to long sandy stretches such as Druridge Bay, giving an interesting contrast between heavy industry and attractive coastal habitat that draws birdwatchers and walkers.
Historically shaped by coal mining, the area has a strong local identity and a close-knit community feel, with social and economic life marked by the decline of traditional industries and subsequent regeneration efforts. Nearby towns such as Blyth and Ashington are centres for services and employment, but the ward retains distinct social history, industrial heritage and coastal character that many visitors find striking.
Postcode districts covering Lynemouth
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Sunderland 23.1 miles37.2 km
- South Shields 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Gateshead 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Washington 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Wallsend 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Newburn 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Whitley Bay 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Blyth 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Chester-le-Street 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Cramlington 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Ashington 3.4 miles5.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Ellington Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Ellington and Linton Parish 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Cresswell Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Lynemouth Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Woodhorn Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Widdrington Station Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Hirst Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Druridge Bay Ward 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Ulgham Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Widdrington Village Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ashington Central Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Widdrington Station and Stobswood Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Lynemouth
NE61 5XU, NE61 5PH, NE61 5HR, NE61 5BQ, NE61 5HU, NE61 5TW, NE61 5HH, NE61 5FB, NE61 5SD … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 13.7 miles22 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 49.5 miles79.7 km
- Widdrington Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Pegswood Railway Station 4.3 miles7 km
Hotels near Lynemouth Ad
- The Portland Hotel 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Queens Head 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Lairds House 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Amble Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Warkworth House Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Anglers Arms 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper's Collection 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Hermitage Inn 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Sun Hotel 3 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
Schools in Lynemouth
- Ellington Primary School Primary
- Linton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cockle Park Estate 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Bluebell Wood Forest 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 12.4 miles20 km
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Cragside Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 14 miles22.5 km
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Woolsington Hall Estate 14.9 miles24 km
- Hulne Park Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km