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Spittal Beach is a gently sloping resort beach approximately one kilometre long, situated immediately south of the mouth of the River Tweed. The beach is mainly sand with shallow water at high tide, making it an ideal spot for families. Spittal lies on the Northumberland coast about half a mile south of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Visitors have been coming to Spittal since the 18th century, when it was a popular spa and bathing resort. The beach is within a Northumberland coast area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stretching down from the mouth of the River Tweed to the cliffs at Bear Head. The predominantly sandy beach is backed by a promenade, providing a perfect spot for bracing walks looking out across the North Sea.
Wading birds can usually be found on the beach, and it is not uncommon to spot seals bobbing up and down in the surf, or even the occasional dolphin. The Northumberland Coast Path runs down from Berwick to Holy Island and beyond that down to Druridge Bay. The town has a family fun centre, shops, and places to eat, while more extensive facilities can be found in historic Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The sandy beach at Spittal runs from the River Tweed to the cliffs at Bears Head and is family-friendly, with a splash park and children's play area on the beach front. There is also a traditional arcade and cafe for snacks and refreshments.
Cars can be parked at the Spittal Beach Car Park on S. Greenwich Road, providing easy access to the beach.
Spittal Beach is adjacent to the Northumberland Coast Path.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 25% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 36% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Spittal Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:51 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:15 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
There is a car park off Sandstell Road.
Dogs are allowed.
Cleaned weekly.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
less than a mile northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile north as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
just over a mile north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 15 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 17 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 18 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 19 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 19 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 20 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 21 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 22 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 24 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 25 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 26 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 27 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
Location: Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NU008514
Coordinates: 55°45'24"N 1°59'18"W
Mapcode: GBR G1KW.95
What 3 Words: birds.relay.alien
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: Berwick-upon-Tweed
Nearest postcode: TD15 1SE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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