And if you are heading out to the coast, or live in a coastal town or village, there are many fine beaches available.
To help you choose, take a look at the list we have put together showing the top 10 for north Northumberland as ranked by TripAdvisor reviews.
1. St Aidan's, Seahouses
St Aidan's beach in Seahouses is ranked number 1. This lovely stretch of sand offers great views of the Farne Islands and has the advantage of being close to the amenities of Seahouses. Photo: JPI
2. Embleton
Embleton Bay is ranked number 2. It is a glorious stretch of sandy beach with the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle nearby. The pretty village of Embleton is close by. Photo: JPI
3. Bamburgh
Bamburgh is ranked number 3. With its vast expanse of golden sand, flanked by the majestic Bamburgh Castle, it's not hard to see why this beach is so popular. Photo: Jane Coltman
4. Warkworth
Warkworth beach is ranked number 4. It is a fine stretch of sandy beach which runs from Birling Carrs to Amble, with great views towards Coquet Island. Photo: Kirsty Logan