Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets with disabled facilities
First aid post
Lost child centre
Cafe/restaurant and shops
Drinking water is available from the lifeguard office

Activities

Swimming
Surfing (surf board hire is available at the beach)
Windsurfing
Sea canoeing
Fishing
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
There is zoning for water sports

Nature and Wildlife

There is a coastal walk which runs from North Shields to Whitley Bay. Signs inform visitors of the local history and wildlife. There is also a castle on route. Tynemouth has an abundance of rock pools close to the beach area.

Parking

There is parking available for over 150 cars. including disabled spaces. There is a charge for using the car park.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily and there are litter bins.

Dogs

Dogs are banned from 1st May to 30th September. Dog bins are provided at the beach.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Quality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Tynemouth
County: North Tyneside
Latitude/Longitude: 55.024, -1.42275
Postcode: NE30 4JS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

By car from the A19 onto the A1058 at the Silverlink roundabout. North Shields. Follow the A1058 all the way to the beach. Access to the beach is down a ramp at the south end of the beach next to the car park. Disabled access is gained from the south

Public Transport

Bus No. 306 from Newcastle runs to Tynemouth. There is also a rapid transport system (the metro) which runs from Newcastle Airport and Central Station to Tynemouth Station. 5 minutes walk from the beach.

Nearest Railway Stations

Heworth (Approx. 7 miles away)
Manors (Approx. 8 miles away)
Sunderland (Approx. 8 miles away)
Cramlington (Approx. 8 miles away)
Newcastle (Approx. 9 miles away)

Tourist Information

Whitley Bay Tourist Information Centre Tel: 0191 2008535

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Tynemouth