Newbiggin - South Beach
Ashington, Northumberland
A sandy bay that has been seriously erroded in the past. A new sea defence system has recently been built, along with a promenade behind the beach, to protect it from further erosion. There are rocky outcrops at either end of the beach.
Beach Type
Sand/RockFacilities
Public toilets and a small caravan siteFurther facilities are available in the town
Activities
GolfBoating
There is a leisure centre in the town
Nature and Wildlife
Stroll the promenade and explore the town.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
Litter bins are provided.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: AshingtonCounty: Northumberland
Latitude/Longitude: 55.179, -1.51159
Postcode: NE64 6XE
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Newbiggin-by-the-sea can be reached by the A197 or the B1334.Public Transport
Arriva Northumbria (Northumbria)'s bus service number X31 runs between Newbiggin By The Sea and Newcastle.Nearest Railway Stations
Pegswood (Approx. 5 miles away)Widdrington (Approx. 6 miles away)
Morpeth (Approx. 7 miles away)
Cramlington (Approx. 7 miles away)
Acklington (Approx. 11 miles away)
Tourist Information
Morpeth Tourist Information Centre The Chantry Bridge Street Morpeth NE61 1PJ Tel: 01670 511323 Fax: 01670 511326 Email: webmaster@castlemorpeth.co.ukSee the Environment Agency report for this beach