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Scratby beach is a good-sized stretch of sand and shingle set along low sandy cliffs. It is popular for fishing and swimming, although there is no lifeguard. During the winter, there can be quite good waves here, making it popular with surfers. The beach is also an ideal place for walkers as it stretches along the coast for many miles in either direction. In addition, dogs are allowed all year round.
There is a small car park along Rottenstone Lane, and although there are disabled spaces, visitors with mobility problems may find access to the beach difficult as it involves descending a narrow path and steps. Public toilets have been closed since 2018. In the village of Scratby, a short walk from the beach, there are a few small cafes, pubs, and shops.
To the south, visitors can walk to the town of Caister-on-Sea, or even to Great Yarmouth, whilst to the north they can walk to Hemsby Beach, and on to Winterton Dunes National Nature Reserve. Caister-on-Sea is a seaside resort town just north of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, with a long concrete esplanade leading to a wide sandy, golden beach backed by grassy dunes. This beach is dog friendly all year round and perfect for a family day out with a range of seaside facilities.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 31% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
The tide at Scratby Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:01 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 6:36 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Parking is available near the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles south as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles south as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 13 miles south as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 14 miles south as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 15 miles south as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 18 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 18 miles south as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 23 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 24 miles south as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 25 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 25 miles south as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 26 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 27 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
Location: California
Location type: Village
OS Grid: TG515154
Coordinates: 52°40'42"N 1°43'11"E
Mapcode: GBR YPS.3M0
What 3 Words: tornado.singles.strumming
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: Norfolk
Country: England
Local Authority: Great Yarmouth
Parish: Ormesby St. Margaret with Scratby
Nearest postcode: NR29 3PD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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