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Allonby has a stunning shingle and sand beach which forms a vast expanse of sand at low tide and offers wonderful views of the estuary. The bathing water is a large sandy beach rising to a shingle slope backed by rough grassland. The beach stretches for around 5 miles in length and is situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Beauty.
From the beach, there are breathtaking views across the Solway Firth towards the hills of Scotland. To the East, the Lakeland fells provide a beautiful backdrop, and on a clear day, it is sometimes possible to see across to the Isle of Man.
The pretty seaside village of Allonby was a centre for herring fishing from the 18th to 19th centuries and became a popular bathing resort in the early 19th century. The village has plenty of places to eat and drink, attractive cobbled streets, and some fine buildings, including the Reading Room designed by Alfred Waterhouse. The Cumbrian Coastal Way runs through the village.
The beach is a popular location for sports including kitesurfing, windsurfing, and kite buggying. The area is great for nature lovers and is part of the Solway ANOB. The beach is dog friendly, and walkers can enjoy the Cumbrian Coastal Way that passes through the village. There are hotels, holiday parks, and caravan parks nearby, all close to or overlooking the beach.
Visitors can stop in the Ship Inn on Main St. for a refreshing pint and a hot meal, or head to Jacks Surf Bar by the seafront carpark. Twentyman's, the famous local ice-cream parlour, is also a great place to visit.
Allonby South Beach is adjacent to the Cumbria Coastal Way and the England Coast Path.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 62% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 67% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
The tide at Allonby South Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 8:08 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 2:50 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Toilets
Parking available next to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 75 miles by road.
around 14 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 14 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 77 miles by road.
around 15 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 81 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road.
around 17 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
around 19 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 21 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 22 miles south as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 25 miles south as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 26 miles west as the seagull flies, around 91 miles by road.
around 27 miles west as the seagull flies, around 95 miles by road.
around 27 miles south as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
Location: Crosscanonby
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: NY068404
Coordinates: 54°45'1"N 3°26'52"W
Mapcode: GBR 4FCH.9X
What 3 Words: normal.crinkled.flagged
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Cumbria
Country: England
Local Authority: Allerdale
Parish: Crosscanonby
Nearest postcode: CA15 6SL
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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