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The beach is steeply sloping and pebbly leading to a large area of flat sand closer to the sea. There are steep cliffs to the north of the beach leading up to St Bees Head. A wide promenade and garden, RSPB reserve and children's play park are nearby.
St Bees Beach is adjacent to the Cumbria Coastal Way.
Sand
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Chance of rain | 51% |
Max temp. | 16°C |
(feels like | 12°C) |
Wind 22mph | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 53% |
Min temp. | 10°C |
(feels like | 7°C) |
Wind 25mph | ![]() |
The tide at St Bees Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 4:14 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:12 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
15.9°C
Two car parks available a short walk from the beach. A charge applies.
Dogs are allowed.
Beach cleaned regularly
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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St Bees Priory (0.6 miles)
The Rum Story (4 miles)
The Beacon Museum (4 miles)
Gaiety Cinema (4.2 miles)
Sunnyhill (4.6 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 13 miles north as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 3 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
Location: St Bees
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NX959117
County: Cumbria
Country: England
Local Authority: Copeland
Parish: St. Bees
Nearest postcode: CA27 0GA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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