Beach Type

Sand/Rock

Facilities

Toilets
Cafes
Restaurants and bars
There is disabled access and a promenade

Activities

Sea kayaking and surfing

Nature and Wildlife

A coastal walk could take you up to st Marys lighthouse past a local nature reserve.

Parking

Pay and display parking with disabled places.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

Yes

Dogs

Dog restrictions apply. There is a dog exercise area.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Quality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Tynemouth
County: North Tyneside
Latitude/Longitude: 55.0475, -1.44902
Postcode: NE26 1QB
(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 Long sands then turn North for about a mile.

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 Whitley Station. 5 minutes walk from the beach.

Nearest Railway Stations

Cramlington (Approx. 7 miles away)
Heworth (Approx. 8 miles away)
Manors (Approx. 8 miles away)
Newcastle (Approx. 9 miles away)
Sunderland (Approx. 10 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