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Allonby Beach boasts a beautiful shingle and sand beach, which forms a vast expanse of sand at low tide. The 5-mile stretch of beach around Allonby Bay is made up of sand, shingle, and pebbles along the high tide mark. At low tide, a vast expanse of sand is revealed, offering attractive views across the Solway Estuary and towards the Lake District and Scottish Fells. On clear days, it is sometimes possible to see the Isle of Man in the distance.
The waters of the bay are relatively shallow, making the area popular with anglers and water-sport enthusiasts, such as those who enjoy kitesurfing, windsurfing, and kite buggying. The beach is also dog friendly, allowing visitors to bring their pets and enjoy the wide open space. The area has some interesting flora and fauna, including a species of Natterjack toad and a rare honeycomb worm reef, which can be found at the beach at low tide.
The small village of Allonby has an interesting history and retains some attractive features, including the former Bathing House, where members of society came to take the waters in the 18th century. The village was once an important centre for herring fishing until the mid 19th century and has evidence of Roman occupation, including the remains of Milefort 21, part of a Roman defence system. The Cumbrian Coastal Way passes through the village, offering walkers a scenic route to enjoy.
Visitors to Allonby Beach can enjoy a range of amenities, including the Ship Inn, a historical setting that was once visited by Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins. The inn is dog friendly and offers a refreshing pint and a hot meal. Other local attractions include Jacks Surf Bar and Twentyman's, a famous local ice-cream parlour. There are also hotels, holiday parks with chalets, and caravan parks nearby, many of which are close to or overlook the beach.
Allonby Beach is adjacent to the Cumbria Coastal Way.
Sand Shingle
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 70% |
| Min temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 25mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 30% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 25mph |  |
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The tide at Allonby Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 10:56 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:14 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Toilets
Parking available next to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 9 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 72 miles by road.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 74 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
around 15 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 78 miles by road.
around 17 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 21 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 23 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 24 miles south as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 26 miles south as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 26 miles west as the seagull flies, around 87 miles by road.
around 28 miles west as the seagull flies, around 92 miles by road.
around 29 miles south as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
Location: Allonby
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NY080430
Coordinates: 54°46'25"N 3°25'53"W
Mapcode: GBR 4FG7.VH
What 3 Words: warms.snoring.fight
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: Cumbria
Country: England
Local Authority: Allerdale
Parish: Allonby
Nearest postcode: CA15 6PT
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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