Spittal - Quay Beach

Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland

The beach is mainly sand with shallow water at high tide. Spittal is within a Northumberland coast area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Beach Type

sand

Facilities

Cafes/restaurant
Toilets

Activities

Swimming
Fishing
Jet skiing
Surfing
Wind surfing
Water skiing

Nature and Wildlife

Coastal walks. Seals are a common sight. dolphins occasionally sighted. and wading birds.

Parking

Parking available - charges apply. spaces for 100 cars

Water Quality

Not Tested

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

Cleaned by Onyx weekly. Litter bins.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed. and dog bins present.

Location

Nearest town: Berwick upon Tweed
County: Northumberland
Latitude/Longitude: 55.7605, -1.99522
Postcode: TD15 1RE
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

From A1 take A1167 to town centre. then follow signs for Spittal.

Public Transport

Nearest rail station is Berwick. Local bus service is B1 and B11. which stops 100 metres from the beach.

Nearest Railway Stations

Berwick-upon-Tweed (About a mile away)

Tourist Information

Berwick tourist office (open all year) 106 Marygate Berwick tel: (01289 330733) email: tourism@berwickupontweed.gov.uk

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Berwick upon Tweed

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