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Ryhope East Beach

Tyne and Wear, England


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Ryhope East Beach, located near the coastal village of Ryhope south of Sunderland, is a small and diminished beach that has been significantly affected by coastal erosion. .

The land around Ryhope has a long history of farming, dating back around a thousand years. The village itself has a number of pubs and is home to the Ryhope Engine Museum. The beach, which was once a popular sandy destination, has been greatly reduced in size due to coastal erosion. Today, it consists of small patches of sand interspersed with pebbles and rocks from the eroded cliffs.

There are no facilities at Ryhope East Beach, but visitors can find places to eat and other amenities in nearby Seaham. The beach is used by fishermen and dog walkers, and there are no dog restrictions in place. The Durham Heritage Coastal Footpath runs behind the beach, offering scenic views and walking opportunities.

A small path leads to the beach, which is great for exploring rockpools at low tide or simply taking in the views. The beach is also a popular destination for sea angling. Visitors are advised to take note of tide times, which are posted at the access points to the beach.

Ryhope East Beach is on the Durham Heritage Coast.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 78%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 15%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 10°C
Wind 17mph

The tide at Ryhope East Beach is currently high. Low tide will be at approximately 12:46 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:59 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Rosebud Ceramics (1.3 miles)
The Serenity Spa (1.4 miles)
East Durham Coast (2 miles)
World War One Soldier Sculpture (2.1 miles)
East Durham Heritage & Lifeboat Centre (2.3 miles)
Clue HQ Sunderland (2.7 miles)
Laser Quest Sunderland (2.8 miles)
Karting North East (3.1 miles)
The Ship Isis (3.1 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Ryhope, Sunderland

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NZ417528

Coordinates: 54°52'6"N 1°21'3"W

Mapcode: GBR MD04.9L

What 3 Words: minds.chest.branded

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.

Country: England

Local Authority: Sunderland

Nearest postcode: SR2 0PN

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

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