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Newbiggin Beach is situated on the A5087 coastal road between Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston, in the small village of Newbiggin. The beach is composed mainly of pebbles, with a few rocks and some sandy areas. At low tide, an area of sand and mud is exposed, providing a unique opportunity for exploration.
The beach offers views across Morecambe Bay towards Morecambe itself. However, it is particularly hazardous for bathing due to the quicksands, shifting channels, and rapid-incoming tides of the bay. Visitors are advised to exercise caution when exploring the beach.
There are no dog restrictions at Newbiggin Beach at any time of the year. A nearby campsite provides accommodation options for those wishing to stay in the area.
The beach and surrounding area have been the site of significant events, including the tragic loss of at least 21 undocumented Chinese migrant cockle-pickers in Morecambe Bay in 2004.
Newbiggin Beach is adjacent to the Cumbria Coastal Way.
Sand Pebbles
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 25mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 45% |
| Max temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 25mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Newbiggin Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:14 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 6:58 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »
Campsite
There are a few spaces just off Coastal Road.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 9 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 9 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 50 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
around 12 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 14 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road.
Location: Newbiggin
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SD271693
Coordinates: 54°6'55"N 3°6'59"W
Mapcode: GBR 6NPV.3J
What 3 Words: films.uncouth.boomer
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: South Lakeland
Parish: Aldingham
Nearest postcode: LA12 0RJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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