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Parton Beach is a rocky bay with an area of sand and shingle revealed at low tide. The beach is composed mainly of pebbles and rocks, and at low tide, an area of sand is exposed. The beach is not a popular spot for visitors and remains quite undeveloped.
The small coastal village of Parton lies just over a mile north of Whitehaven. The village has a rich history, with a port dating back to Roman times. The Romans built Gabrosentum, a small fort on high ground at what is now the northern end of the village. During the 18th century, the port was a busy commercial centre, but a devastating storm in 1795 damaged the harbour, and after this, the village declined in importance.
Whitehaven, located on the Cumbria coast, has sandy beaches to the North and South of the Docks. The beach is popular for fishing, and Maritime Festivals are held regularly. The town of Whitehaven was built on shipping and mining and has a rich maritime past and a number of visitor attractions. Notably, the famous architect, Sir John Rennie, who designed London Bridge, also built Whitehaven’s West Pier.
Near the railway station, a colourful mural on the side of a cottage welcomes visitors who do make it this far. A tunnel under the railway line leads to the beach.
Bay Sand Pebbles Rock
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The tide at Parton Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 4:46 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:29 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
Shops
Slipway
There is parking by the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles south as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles north as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles south as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 21 miles north as the seagull flies, around 85 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 91 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 88 miles by road.
around 23 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 26 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 26 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 105 miles by road.
around 26 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 101 miles by road.
around 28 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
Location: Parton
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NX978206
Coordinates: 54°34'15"N 3°34'54"W
Mapcode: GBR 3HFL.C7
What 3 Words: eyelash.nametag.seducing
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: Copeland
Parish: Parton
Nearest postcode: CA28 6NZ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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