South Shields Beach

Tyne and Wear, England

About South Shields Beach

This sandy beach, backed by dunes and cliffs, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the large number of sea birds it attracts. As well as bird watching,...

South Shields Beach has a Moderate difficulty level and is Family Friendly.

Things to do near South Shields Beach

Pilgrims' Path walk across the sands to Holy Island

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★ 5.070 reviews

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Newcastle Cycling Tour

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Vera Tour of Newcastle TV Locations

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Tyne and Wear, England
Latitude: 54.999995, Longitude: -1.413048

Activities

Walking
Swimming
Boating
Canoeing
Kayaking
Paddle Boarding
Kitesurfing
Sailing
Snorkelling
Surfing
Windsurfing

About South Shields Beach

About South Shields Beach

This sandy beach, backed by dunes and cliffs, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the large number of sea birds it attracts. As well as bird watching, there are a host of other activities on offer: swimming, sailing, surfing, jet skiing, wind surfing, canoeing and kayaking, kite surfing and fishing all take place here. There is a water sports centre for equipment hire and tuition. The area is also well-developed with many visitor activities and amusements, including a funfair. The beach holds Blue Flag and Quality Coast Awards and is Marine Conservation Society Recommended, with plenty of coastal walks for hikers.

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