North Northumberland Coastal Plain

Its narrow, low lying, windswept terrain has wide views east towards the sea and west towards the Cheviots.

The northern part has a 'hard' cliffed coast of spectacular high cliffs, offshore islands and rocky headlands, whilst the southern strip is a 'soft' alluvial coast of wide, sweeping sandy bays backed by sand dunes and intertidal flats backed by saltmarsh.

Inland, the plain is intensively farmed, typically with open, mixed arable land and few trees.

The valleys and coastal fringes are characterized by woodland and permanent pasture or semi-natural grassland.

[2] Holy Island is an important historic site which incorporates Lindisfarne Castle and Priory.