Beach Type

Sand/Shingle

Facilities

Leisure centre

Activities

Bathing
Coastal walks

Nature and Wildlife

There is a promenade and space for a seaside stroll.

Parking

There is parking next to the beach.

Water Quality

Not Tested

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

Litter and fly-tipping have been a problem in the past though various schemes are underway to combat this.

Location

Nearest town: Sunderland
County: Sunderland
Latitude/Longitude: 54.8925, -1.35758
Postcode: SR2 8QR
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

South from Sunderland city centre but within the city.

Public Transport

Busways Travel (Tyne and Wear)'s bus service number 6 runs between Sunderland and Witherwack and stops at Hendon.

Nearest Railway Stations

Sunderland (About a mile and a half away)
Seaham (Approx. 4 miles away)
Heworth (Approx. 9 miles away)
Chester-le-Street (Approx. 9 miles away)
Manors (Approx. 11 miles away)

Tourist Information

Sunderland TIC. 50 Fawcett Street. Tyne & Wear 0191 553 2000.

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Sunderland