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The beach is mainly sand with shallow water at high tide and is situated near the mouth of the River Tweed estuary. It joins with Spittal beach and is part of a larger stretch of coastline that runs from the River Tweed to the cliffs at Bears Head.
Spittal Quay lies close to the mouth of the River Tweed, immediately below Berwick-upon-Tweed. The closest parking is at the end of Sandstell Road, from where visitors can access the estuary beach or take the coastal footpath south towards Spittal Promenade and beach.
Facilities can be found in Spittal or in the ancient town Berwick-upon-Tweed. The beach itself offers plenty of opportunities for spotting wading and other birds, and if lucky, even a seal offshore. The sandy beach at Spittal is family-friendly, with a splash park and children's play area on the beach front, as well as a traditional arcade and cafe for snacks and refreshments.
Once a busy seaside day out for Victorian holidaymakers, the beach is still popular with visitors and locals alike. The long sandy beach is backed by a promenade and is a perfect spot for bracing walks looking out across the North Sea.
Spittal Quay is within a Northumberland coast area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering stunning views and a unique coastal experience.
Spittal Quay Beach is adjacent to the Northumberland Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 51% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 5°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
The tide at Spittal Quay Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:21 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:29 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
There is a car park off Sandstell Road.
Dogs are allowed.
Cleaned weekly.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
just over a mile north as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 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 19 miles by road.
around 18 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 18 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 19 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 19 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 22 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 23 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 24 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 29 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 northwest as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
Location: Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NU003519
Coordinates: 55°45'39"N 1°59'47"W
Mapcode: GBR G1HT.KQ
What 3 Words: boxing.voted.gangs
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 1RE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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