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Seahouses South Beach

(Annstead Beach)

Northumberland, England


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Seahouses South Beach, located on the Northumberland Heritage Coast, is a tranquil and scenic destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and outdoor activities.

Seahouses South Beach is characterised by its wide expanse of golden sand, flanked by rocky outcrops at both ends. The beach is crossed by a fresh-water burn and features an abundance of rock pools, making it an ideal spot for rockpooling enthusiasts. At low water, rocks – some of which are fossiliferous – are exposed at the north end and elsewhere along the beach.

The beach is backed by sand dunes, which are part of a local nature reserve and have public access. The north end of the beach is bordered by a golf course, with public rights of way. Visitors to the area can enjoy a range of activities, including rockpooling, walking, and wildlife watching. Seahouses village, located nearby, offers boat trips to the Farne Islands and Holy Island, providing opportunities to spot puffins, grey seals, and dolphins.

Seahouses village is a charming destination that serves as the 'gateway to the Farne Islands'. The village offers a range of attractions, including long, sweeping beaches, and various nearby places of interest. Visitors can enjoy a selection of pubs, offering good food and a welcoming atmosphere, as well as excellent seafood and traditional fish & chips.

Seahouses South Beach is on the North Northumberland Heritage Coast.

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Weather and tides for Tuesday 15 September

Tonight
Chance of rain 24%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 15mph
Tomorrow (Wednesday)
Chance of rain 41%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 12mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Seahouses South Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:01 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:22 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Seahouses

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: NU225310

Coordinates: 55°34'19"N 1°38'37"W

Mapcode: GBR J4Y0.XC

What 3 Words: handfuls.belief.splints

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: Northumberland

Parish: Beadnell

Nearest postcode: NE67 5BT

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Visitor information for Seahouses South Beach, Northumberland, England. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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